We're talking about a quote from Tucker.
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I’m not even sure what you’re driving at. But whatever it is, it simply doesn’t make any sense.
Well, of course it doesn't to you. It would throw your whole 'if-you-were-born-here-you're-a-citizen' theory right out the window.
It’s plain English.
Tucker is very clear. Those who were born within the State they inhabit were natural born citizens of that State.