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Nothing is clearer, in my view, than that we are chiefly indebted for the success of the Constitution under which we are now acting to the watchful and auxiliary operation of the State authorities.
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Andrew Jackson
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Jackson credits state authorities for the success of the Constitution, highlighting their supportive role.

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