I only refer to the quote O used. 1907, before any of the world wars, just for a start. In this country now there are refugees (both from wars and because of religious, political and other beliefs). People here on work visias, people with dual citizenships (my wife could have one if she wanted). Most of theses types of things did not exist during TR's time.

While a lot of what he said sounds good, and people often long for a simpler time the truth is times have changed and some of hims quotes just sound good and no longer apply. This is one of them.

Just as a reference my wife works in the ESL dept at a noproffit that helps prepare imigrents for citizenship.

By the way ESL stands for "English as a second language"

I hear a LOT about what is realy going on with imigration.