How we cite our quotes: (Law.Section)
Quote #1
"And provided also, that no alien, who shall be a native, citizen, denizen or subject of any nation or state with whom the United States shall be at war, at the time of his application, shall be then admitted to become a citizen of the United States." (Naturalization.1)
While this doesn't open with the actual words, "Aaaah! Foreigners!" the meaning could not be clearer. Why would you bar immigration from anyplace unless there was a threat? The intent is not to stoke fear, but give the impression of protection from the thing causing the fear in the first place. You'll note this is how lots of politicians get elected.
Quote #2
"And be it further enacted, That it shall be lawful for the President of the United States, whenever he may deem it necessary (for the public safety, to order to be removed out of the territory thereof, any alien who mayor shall be in prison in pursuance of this act; and to cause to be arrested and sent out of the United States such of those aliens as shall have been ordered to depart therefrom and shall not have obtained a license as aforesaid, in all cases where, in the opinion of the President, the public safety requires a speedy removal." (Friends.2)
The key words here are "for the public safety." Whenever you see those words know that fear is the motivator. There might be a good reason for it, and it might actually be dangerous, but it is playing on fear.
Quote #3
"And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the marshal of the district in which any alien enemy shall be apprehended, who by the President of the United States, or by order of any court, judge or justice, as aforesaid, shall be required to depart, and to be removed, as aforesaid, to provide therefor, and to execute such order, by himself or his deputy, or other discreet person or persons to be employed by him, by causing a removal of such alien out of the territory of the United States; and for such removal the marshal shall have the warrant of the President of the United States, or of the court, judge or justice ordering the same, as the case may be." (Enemies.3)
Notice how the law refers casually to the "alien enemy." Now bear in mind, this sweeping judgment included people who had never done anything to the United States.