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But I do not stop there; for, associated with this clause, and constituting part of the provision, are the words, “and among the several States.” Congress has power to regulate commerce among the several States.
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Sumner emphasizes that Congress has the authority to regulate commerce among the states, which is a critical aspect of his argument.
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