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McCain wasn't born abroad any more than if he had been born in D.C.; he was born on a US Naval Base in a US Territory.

Also, a statute passed when he was running for President almost certainly could not have any effect on whether or not he was Constitutionally a natural born citizen.




I wasn't arguing that he was anything but a natural born citizen of the US, merely noting that legislation to clarify that case, in particular, was passed at the time.


Legislation was not passed; a nonbinding Senate resolution was passed (legislation requires both Houses and either signature by the President or a veto override.)

https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/senate-resoluti...


Well, then, my apologies for the error. Do you feel better now?




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