We should, as far as possible, remove all pretext for violations of the organic law, by remedying such imperfections as time and experience may develop, ever remembering that "the constitution which at any time exists until changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole people is sacredly obligatory upon all.
Andrew Johnson emphasizes the importance of adhering to the Constitution and addressing its imperfections to prevent violations.
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