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But such a proceeding is in law not very remote from that offence, and is undoubtedly a most unconstitutional act, and an high treasonable misdemeanor.
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Edmund Burke
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Burke critiques unconstitutional acts that undermine the government, equating them to treasonous misdemeanors.
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