One of the most sacred duties of a member is to present the petitions committed to his charge; a duty which he cannot refuse or neglect to perform without violating his oath to support the constitution of the United States.
Quincy asserts that presenting petitions is a sacred duty of a member of Congress, emphasizing the importance of this responsibility in upholding the Constitution.
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