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Martha Roby: “The conventions of a number of the States, having at the time of their adopting the Constitution expressed a desire in…”

On the recordJanuary 6, 2011
The conventions of a number of the States, having at the time of their adopting the Constitution expressed a desire in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added, and as extending the ground of public confidence in the government will best ensure the beneficent ends of its institution.
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Martha Roby
Alabama
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govinfo.gov
Jan 6, 2011

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Roby discusses the intentions behind the adoption of the Constitution and the need for additional clauses.

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