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After much serious reflection, I have arrived at the conclusion that no such power has been delegated to Congress nor to any other department of the federal government.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “After much serious reflection, I have arrived at the conclusion that no such power has been delegated to Congress nor to…”
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Sherman asserts that Congress lacks the authority to declare war against a state, emphasizing constitutional limits.
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