This concept of "national defense" cannot be deemed an end in itself, justifying any exercise of legislative power designed to promote such a goal. (Earl Warren)

This concept of "national defense" cannot be deemed an end in itself, justifying any exercise of legislative power designed to promote such a goal.

Earl Warren

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