It is further denied that Congress is under any obligation, arising either from the Constitution itself or from the precedents of the Nation's action under it, to ask the consent of the inhabitants in acquired territory to the form of government which may be given them.
Reid asserts that Congress is not required to seek consent from inhabitants of acquired territories regarding their government.
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