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The Congress shall have power to dispose of and make all needful rules and regulations respecting the territory or other property belonging to the United States; and nothing in this Constitution shall be so construed as to prejudice any claims of the United States, or of any particular State.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

This quote describes the powers of Congress regarding the management of U.S. territory and property.

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