It is believed that the repeal of all such laws would be accepted by the American people as at least a partial return to the fundamental principles of the Government, and an indication that hereafter the Constitution is to be made the nation's safe and unerring guide.
Johnson believes repealing certain laws would align the government with constitutional principles.
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The danger of a defeat of the popular choice in an election by the House of Representatives is no greater than in an election made nominally by the people themselves.
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I transmit the accompanying communications from the Secretary of the Interior, together with the papers to which they have reference.
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