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The framers of our constitution had the sagacity to vest in Congress all implied powers: that is, powers necessary and proper to carry into effect all the delegated powers wherever vested.
John C. Calhoun
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John C. Calhoun
American
Statesman
Born:
Mar 18
,
1782
Died:
Mar 31
,
1850
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,
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,
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,
Our
,
Carry
,
Proper
,
Had
,
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,
Powers
,
Effect
,
Vest
,
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,
Wherever
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