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Benjamin Franklin: But its members are chosen annually, and cannot be chosen more than three years successively, nor more than three years…

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But its members are chosen annually, and cannot be chosen more than three years successively, nor more than three years in seven, and any of them may be recalled at any time, whenever their constituents shall be dissatisfied with their conduct.
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Benjamin Franklin
Missouri

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Franklin outlines the limitations on congressional terms and the ability to recall members.

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