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I cannot doubt the soundness of the opinion that the President, even when impeached by the House, is entitled to his office until he has been convicted by the Senate.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge Boutwell: “I cannot doubt the soundness of the opinion that the President, even when impeached by the House, is entitled to his…”
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Boutwell asserts that an impeached president retains their office until convicted by the Senate, emphasizing the importance of due process.
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