"A constitution is, in fact, and must be……" — Alexander Hamilton
"A constitution is, in fact, and must be regarded by judges, as a fundamental law. It therefore belongs to them to ascertain its meaning, as well as the meaning of any particular act proceeding from the Legislative body. If there should happen to be an irreconcilable variance between the two, that which has superior obligation and validity ought, of course, to be preferred; or, in other words, the constitution ought to be preferred to the statute."
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Alexander Hamilton
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352 Quotes by Alexander Hamilton
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