Sources and Documents Illustrating the American Revolution, 1764-1788: And the Formation of the Federal ConstitutionSamuel Eliot Morison |
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... consider and decide thereon.1 He concluded with an exhortation , not to suffer the present opportunity of establishing general peace , harmony , happi- ness and liberty in the United States to pass away unim- proved . It was then ...
... consider and decide thereon.1 He concluded with an exhortation , not to suffer the present opportunity of establishing general peace , harmony , happi- ness and liberty in the United States to pass away unim- proved . It was then ...
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... consider it . Should this power be restrained , I shall withdraw my objections to this part of the Constitution ; but as it stands , it is an objection so strong in my mind , that its amendment is with me a sine qua non of its adoption ...
... consider it . Should this power be restrained , I shall withdraw my objections to this part of the Constitution ; but as it stands , it is an objection so strong in my mind , that its amendment is with me a sine qua non of its adoption ...
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... consider this plain , easy way . [ Constitution , art . v . ] Hence it appears that three fourths of the States must ultimately agree to any amendments that may be necessary . Let us consider the consequence of this . However ...
... consider this plain , easy way . [ Constitution , art . v . ] Hence it appears that three fourths of the States must ultimately agree to any amendments that may be necessary . Let us consider the consequence of this . However ...
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