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It is supreme within the powers delegated to it; and it is provided with ample authority to protect itself against foreign or domestic enemies.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “It is supreme within the powers delegated to it; and it is provided with ample authority to protect itself against…”
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Sherman emphasizes the government's authority and its responsibility to protect itself from threats.
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