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But all just men will admit that the President ought to be entirely relieved from such responsibility if he can not meet it by reason of restrictions placed by law upon his action.
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gutenberg.orgAndrew Johnson: “But all just men will admit that the President ought to be entirely relieved from such responsibility if he can not meet…”
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Johnson emphasizes the importance of relieving the President from responsibilities hindered by legal restrictions.
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