No penance would ever expiate the sin against free government of holding that a President can escape control of executive powers by law through assuming his military role. (Robert H. Jackson)

No penance would ever expiate the sin against free government of holding that a President can escape control of executive powers by law through assuming his military role.

Robert H. Jackson

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