We are under a Constitution, but the Constitution is what the judges say it is.

Charles Evans Hughes

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Constitutional law US Constitution Legal theory

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Charles Evans Hughes

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Speech

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Political speech

Language

English

Time

1907 1900s 20th century

Occupation

Supreme Court Justice Judge Lawyer

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United States

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Citation

Hughes, Charles Evans. Speech before the Chamber of Commerce. 3 May 1907, Elmira, NY, USA.

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Truman, Harry S. Address about establishing the Truman Doctrine. Joint session of Congress. 12 Mar. 1947, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.