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Old 01-05-2008, 01:14 AM   #1
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The clause refers to the migration (movement) of slaves or importation of slaves (bringing them into the country). It does not refer to the immigration of free people entering the country.
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Old 01-06-2008, 09:41 PM   #2
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The clause refers to the migration (movement) of slaves or importation of slaves (bringing them into the country). It does not refer to the immigration of free people entering the country.
It refers to "Persons as any of the States now existing shall think proper to admit".
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