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Chris Armstrong: “He has endeavored to prevent the population of these States…”

Featuring: Chris Armstrong, Democratic | Candidate, U.S. House Wisconsin, 7th Congressional District

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Published | Video Starts at 01:38

He has forbidden his government to pass laws of immediate and pressing importance, unless suspended in their operation, till his assent should be obtained. He has refused to pass other laws for the accommodations of large districts of people. He has endeavored to prevent the population of these States obstructing the laws for naturalization of foreigners. He has erected a multitude of new offices and sent hither swarms of officers to harass our people. He has kept among us in times of peace standing armies without the consent of our legislatures. (01:38–01:46)

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Asserts that [the current administration] has tried to prevent population growth by obstructing naturalization laws.

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