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September 9, 2009

   
     
 

Statement of Congresswoman Jean Schmidt on the issue of President Obama's Citizenship

 
     

Washington, D.C. -  “The President is indeed a Citizen of this country and constitutionally qualified to be President of the United States. I may not agree with his politics but there is no doubt he is the President and has my full respect.  The video clip being circulated by some is part of a longer conversation with a woman who was very upset about a number of things.  I, in no way, agree with her belief that President Obama is not a citizen of the United States.  I did agree with her view that the constitution should be strictly interpreted.  I was trying to be kind to a woman who was trying desperately and passionately to express her views.  She has the right to her beliefs, no matter how much I disagree with them.”

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