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Therefore, I repeat, nothing is proposed “impairing the obligation of contracts,” even if that well-known inhibition were applicable to Congress.
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Sumner reiterates that nothing proposed would impair the obligation of contracts, even if that constitutional inhibition were applicable to Congress.
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