Speech #1050087088

To clarify this fact. consider that the children of diplomats here in Washington. DC. or back in New York do not get automatic citizenship at this time because their parents are not "subject to the jurisdiction". the same way that native Americans did not get automatic citizenship until the 1920s because Congress granted it. because basically Indians who were in the tribal environment were not subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. because they owed loyalty and obedience to their tribe before the United States. H.R. 7 clarifies the fact that illegal aliens do not fall into the category of "subject to the jurisdiction" of the United States. because they first of all are not obedient to the immigration laws. and are committing by their presence on U.S. soil a violation of national sovereignty. and. No. 2. they do not owe allegiance or loyalty to the United States. I think everybody would agree that if an illegal alien was tried for treason and brought before a court for treason. that the most liberal to the most conservative American would be outraged at the fact that somebody who was illegally in the country was now being required to be loyal. Mr. Speaker. the same argument goes to automatic citizenship.