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In the exercise of a granted power Congress is sole judge of the “means” it employs; and this conclusion is sustained not only by reason, but by the Supreme Court of the United States in solemn judgments.
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Sumner emphasizes that Congress has the authority to determine the means it uses to exercise its powers, supported by the Supreme Court.
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