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The cardinal objects which should ever be held in view by those intrusted with the administration of public affairs are rigidly, and without favor or affection, so to interpret the national will expressed in the laws as that injustice should be done to none, justice to all.
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John Tyler
Whig · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Tyler articulates the fundamental principles of justice in governance.

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