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By James Buchanan
After becoming citizens they are entitled, under the Constitution and laws, to be placed on a perfect equality with native-born citizens, and in this character they should ever be kindly recognized.
- Source
- Inaugural Address, March 4, 1857
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- The American Presidency Project, UC Santa Barbara
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From James Buchanan's inaugural address on March 4, 1857, speaking of immigrants who come to settle in the country.