In respect to the exercise of this power nothing should be left to discretion which may safely be regulated by law, and it is of high importance to restrain as far as possible the stimulus of personal interests in public elections.
Tyler argues for legal regulation of presidential powers to prevent personal interests from influencing public elections.
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By adopting that measure the United States will be in the exercise of an undoubted right.
All nations are interested in enforcing an observance of those principles.
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