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Therefore it was that the framers of the Constitution left the power of removal unrestricted, while they gave the Senate a fight to reject all appointments which in its opinion were not fit to be made.
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He highlights the framers' intent to leave removal powers unrestricted while allowing the Senate to reject unsuitable appointments.
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