On the recordFebruary 21, 1831
Years since I stated to them my belief that if the States chose to extend their laws over them it would not be in the power of the Federal Government to prevent it.
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presidency.ucsb.eduYears since I stated to them my belief that if the States chose to extend their laws over them it would not be in the power of the Federal Government to prevent it.
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