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Woodrow Wilson: The whole energy of origination under our system rests with Congress.

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The whole energy of origination under our system rests with Congress.
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Wilson asserts that Congress holds the primary responsibility for origination within the government.

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