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Caleb Cushing

Upon the Constitution, upon the pre-existing legal rights of the People, as understood in this country and in England, I have argued that this House is bound to revive the Petition under debate.

Caleb Cushing

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Caleb Cushing is saying that based on the Constitution and the established legal rights recognized both in this country and in England, the legislative body has a duty to reconsider the Petition being discussed. He emphasizes that these foundational laws and rights require the House to take action on the matter.

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