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So long as his administration continues, it is the duty of Congress to be on guard, perpetually on watch against him; and this must have been obvious when Congress adjourned, as it is obvious now.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “So long as his administration continues, it is the duty of Congress to be on guard, perpetually on watch against him…”
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Sumner asserts that Congress must remain vigilant against the President's actions during his administration.
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