He regarded the constitution of the United States to be one of limited powers; and he declared that he could not reconcile it to his judgment that the authority exercised in this section was within the legitimate powers conferred by the constitution.
Quincy emphasizes Adams' belief in a limited government as defined by the Constitution, reflecting his strict interpretation of its powers.
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