Clinton argued that the governor, being charged under the Constitution with the execution of the laws, was vested with exclusive discretion as to the number of officers necessary to their execution, whereas, if left to one not responsible for such execution, too many or too few officials might be created.
Clinton's argument emphasizes the importance of the governor's discretion in appointing officials to ensure effective law execution.
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