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I cannot doubt that Congress may rightfully exercise what I cannot doubt is an existing power.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “I cannot doubt that Congress may rightfully exercise what I cannot doubt is an existing power.”
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Here, Sumner asserts Congress's legitimate authority to exercise its powers as it sees fit.
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