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John Tyler: “The exercise of some independence of judgment in regard to all acts of legislation is plainly implied in the…”

On the recordAugust 8, 1842
The exercise of some independence of judgment in regard to all acts of legislation is plainly implied in the responsibility of approving them.
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John Tyler
Whig · Virginia

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