The Debates in the Several State Conventions on the Adoption of the Federal Constitution: As Recommended by the General Convention at Philadelphia in 1787. Together with the Journal of the Federal Convention, Luther Martin's Letter, Yates's Minutes, Congressional Opinions, Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions of '98-'99, and Other Illustrations of the Constitution, Volume 2Jonathan Elliot J.B. Lippincott, 1863 |
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... duty . The representative is one who appears in behalf of , and acts for , others ; he ought , therefore , to be fully acquaint- ed with the feelings , circumstances , and interests of the persons whom he represents ; and this is learnt ...
... duty . The representative is one who appears in behalf of , and acts for , others ; he ought , therefore , to be fully acquaint- ed with the feelings , circumstances , and interests of the persons whom he represents ; and this is learnt ...
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... duty . But if so , sir , why was it not so mentioned ? If that was the intention , he asked why the clause did not ... duty , then let the power be given to Congress to oblige them to do it . But if they do their duty , Congress ought ...
... duty . But if so , sir , why was it not so mentioned ? If that was the intention , he asked why the clause did not ... duty , then let the power be given to Congress to oblige them to do it . But if they do their duty , Congress ought ...
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... duty and the payment of debts . These demonstrate the necessity of an energetic government . As people become more luxurious , they be- come more incapacitated for governing themselves . And are we not so ? Alike people , alike prince ...
... duty and the payment of debts . These demonstrate the necessity of an energetic government . As people become more luxurious , they be- come more incapacitated for governing themselves . And are we not so ? Alike people , alike prince ...
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... duty to his constituents , and I hope none will be biased by the best orators ; because we are not acting for ourselves . I think Congress ought to have power , such as is for the good of the nation ; but what it is , let a more able ...
... duty to his constituents , and I hope none will be biased by the best orators ; because we are not acting for ourselves . I think Congress ought to have power , such as is for the good of the nation ; but what it is , let a more able ...
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... duty . Now , if they were chosen yearly , how could they perform their trust ? If they would be brought by that means more immediately under the influence of the people , then they will represent the state legislatures less , and become ...
... duty . Now , if they were chosen yearly , how could they perform their trust ? If they would be brought by that means more immediately under the influence of the people , then they will represent the state legislatures less , and become ...
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