Quote by Karen Hughes

In fact, my mom always told me because I was the daughter of an Army officer born overseas in Paris, France, that under the Constitution she believed that I could never run for president.

In fact, my mom always told me because I was the daughter of

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This quote reflects the belief of the author's mother that being born overseas and having an Army officer as a father made the author ineligible to run for the presidency according to the Constitution. It highlights the uncertain interpretation of constitutional provisions regarding the eligibility of individuals in certain circumstances, creating a perception that certain people might be disqualified from holding the highest office in the country.

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