They contributed to the progressive institutions which are ours today. which they have enthused with a spirit of independence. even a- spirit of rebellion against tfie static conditions from which they sought to escape. and I yield to no man in my devotion and admiration for the great part they have played in the development of our country both in peace and in the defense of it in time of war. We have opened the gates to the four corners of the earth and welcomed men and women from all lands. We have enacted naturalization laws by which they may become citizens charged with the obligations and duties of citizenship. not only in time of peace. but in time of war likewise. But I can not subscribe to the idea that our forefathers in framing the Constitution intended or that the Constitution by a fair interpretation of Its terms is designed. to encourage those who desire to take no part in our civic and political affairsthose who are not charged with the obligation of citizenship. I am not in sympathy with that interpretation of the Constitution and I do not believe it was the desire or the intention of the framers of that great immortal document that great groups and classes who refuse to amalgamate with the population of America should be permitted to be considered or were intended to be considered in determining representation in the House of Representatives. and in all probability in more than one election turn the tide in favor of one and against another man who aspired to be the Chief Executive of this great Nation.
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