Mastering his indisposition, however, Randolph closed in a passage of genuine power: "We adjure you, on behalf of the House of Representatives and of all the people of the United States, to exorcise from our Courts the baleful spirit of party, to give an awful memento to our judges.
This quote reflects a passionate plea for impartiality in the judicial system, emphasizing the importance of justice free from political influence.
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