He was to preserve his independence of Executive influence, and to approach all questions in which he might have to deal with matters which concerned the Executive power, or Executive action, absolutely free from any bias.
Hoar highlights the necessity for legislators to maintain their independence from Executive influence.
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Perhaps, taking him all together, the most brilliant man in Harvard in my time was John Felton.
Edward Everett preached a sermon when he was twenty-four years old before a large audience in the Representatives Chamber at Washington which was heard with breathless silence.
Never rode to the wrong's redressing A worthier paladin.
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