In effect John Marshall thus rewrote the fundamental law of the Nation; or, perhaps it may be more accurate to say that he made a written instrument a living thing, capable of growth, capable of keeping pace with the advancement of the American people and ministering to their changing necessities.
He praises John Marshall for transforming the Constitution into a dynamic document that evolves with society's needs.
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What a gloom will spread over the nation when he is gone!
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