At the Constitutional Convention, Delegate George Mason, IV, of the Commonwealth of Virginia, argues for an open immigration policy, but a selective path to citizenship.
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Authority:
Articles of Confederation, Article XIII
ccc-2point0.com/Articles-of-Confederation/#afcXIII
References:
Avalon Project – Madison Debates – August 8
avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/debates_808.asp
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