As by the National Constitution all appointments must be with the advice and consent of the Senate, therefore any legislation in derogation thereof must be construed strictly; but the President insists that it shall be extended, even in face of the constitutional requirement.
Sumner emphasizes that all appointments require Senate approval, and any law contradicting this must be interpreted strictly.
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