On the record
This conclusion needs no additional authority; but it receives curious illustration from the ancient records of the Common Law, so familiar and dear to the framers of the Constitution.
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Sumner argues that the historical context of Common Law provides important insights into constitutional rights, reinforcing their significance.
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Far above any flickering light or battle-lantern of party is the everlasting sun of Truth, in whose beams are the duties of men.
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