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You cannot elevate the sovereignty of the States over the Constitution of the United States.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
This statement emphasizes that the sovereignty of the states cannot supersede the authority of the U.S. Constitution, reinforcing federal supremacy.
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