Senator Jacob Howard Quote

Quote from Senator Jacob Howard,

"In fact, the very author of the citizenship clause, Senator Jacob Howard of Michigan, expressly said— this is why the original intent of founding documents is so important. Quote: “This,” meaning the 14th Amendment, “this will not, of course, include persons born in the United States who are foreigners, who are aliens, who belong to the families of ambassadors or foreign ministers.”"

By:	Senator Jacob Howard (more quotes by Senator Jacob Howard or books by/about Senator Jacob Howard)
	(1805-1871) US Representative and US Senator (MI)
Source:	30 May 1866 during 1st session of 39th congress per page 2890 of "A Century of Lawmaking for a New Nation: U.S. Congressional Documents and Debates, 1774 - 1875"
Categories:	Citizenship, Immigration, Constitution, Slavery, Indians
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