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Charles Sumner: “Even if not conceded to the President, these powers must be conceded to Congress.”

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Even if not conceded to the President, these powers must be conceded to Congress.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner argues that even if the President's powers are not acknowledged, Congress's powers must be recognized.

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