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I cannot err, when I insist that it shall be intrusted to those only whose position, experience, and relations with the Government give assurance that it will be exercised with wisest discretion.
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Sumner insists that the right to exercise certain powers should be entrusted to those with the appropriate qualifications and experience.
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