Arg -extended answer wiped out by single keystroke (unknown) - extremely aggravating.
Yes - that is the clause; Two semicolons separating a single thought from the rest.
Possibly the Original Intent - would take me extensive reading and researching to verify (won't accept a single article as being final word - but for now accept Zim's article - thank-you, sir ) ... would require going to the actual records of discussions held at the time.
But - WTF difference has 'original intent' made to the SCOTUS and those in our government that have repeatedly shown NO RESPECT for our Constitution; much less for original intent. 2nd Amendment, 9th, 14th, abortion (aka murder), state's rights ... separation of powers ...
Treaties ARE being used in an active attempt to undermine our U.S. Constitution - and given the track record of MANY Scotus (in)justices - stand a damn good chance of succeeding.
Remember: The FINAL PANAMA CANAL TREATY was NEVER RATIFIED - but it is treated as a 'legitimate' treaty to this day - even with the Red Chinese having completely taken it over.
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good ...