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What, then, shall we say to the opinion of the great Chief Justice?--for, after all, his is not a name to be dealt with lightly.
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Whitelaw Reid
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Reid emphasizes the importance of the Chief Justice's opinion in constitutional discussions, suggesting it should be taken seriously.
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