States, whose fathers were or may be at the time of their birth citizens thereof, are declared to be citizens of the United States; but the rights of citizenship shall not descend to children whose fathers never resided in the United States. Commentaries on American Law - Page 15by James Kent - 1858Full view - About this book
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