It has served its purpose beneficently, not because it was written, but because it has proved itself accordant in every essential part with tried principles of government--principles tested by the race for whose use it was intended, and therefore already embedded in their lives and practices.
Wilson highlights that the Constitution's success lies in its alignment with tested principles of governance.
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I return herewith, without my approval, House joint resolution No. 440.
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