Political Quotes

On the record
Therefore the power of removal is not express, but implied only, and must exist, if at all, as a necessary consequence of the power to appoint.
Said by
Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner argues that the power of removal is implied by the power to appoint, rather than explicitly stated.

Share

More from Charles Sumner

Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.

gutenberg.org

Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.

gutenberg.org

But so long as War exists as an Institution this terrible inconsistency must appear.

gutenberg.org

It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.

gutenberg.org

Other voices in this conversation