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Wamp Opposes Legislation Permitting Foreign-Born Citizens to Be President

 
September 28, 2004

The stability of our nation depends on following the great vision of the founding fathers.  The Constitution serves as an outline of that vision, and clearly states in Article II:

 

"No Person except a natural born Citizen...shall be eligible to the Office of President."

 

A bill has been introduced which would amend the Constitution to make foreign born citizens eligible for President.  Amending the Constitution is a serious matter, and should be done only when absolutely necessary.  It is neither necessary nor appropriate to amend the Constitution for this purpose, and I will oppose this bill if it comes before the House of Representatives for a vote.

 

I support the founding fathers' vision of America.  It has provided the nation with outstanding leadership throughout our history. 

 

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