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The national will is the supreme law of the Republic, and on all subjects within the limits of his constitutional powers should be faithfully obeyed by the public servant. - Martin Van Buren
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I am mindful not only of preserving executive powers for myself, but for predecessors as well. - George W. Bush
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The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as they are injurious to others. - Thomas Jefferson
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Foreign powers do not seem to appreciate the true character of our government. - James K. Polk
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I have come slowly into possession of such powers as I have. I receive the opinions of my day. I do not conceive them. But I receive them into a vivid mind. - Woodrow Wilson
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Our relations with the other powers of Europe have experienced no essential change since the last session. - James Monroe
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Unconditional war can no longer lead to unconditional victory. It can no longer serve to settle disputes... can no longer be of concern to great powers alone. - John F. Kennedy
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Under the doctrine of separation of powers, the manner in which the president personally exercises his assigned executive powers is not subject to questioning by another branch of government. - Richard Nixon
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I know of no safe depository of the ultimate powers of the society but the people themselves; and if we think them not enlightened enough to exercise their control with a wholesome discretion, the remedy is not to take it from them but to... Read More
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