Quote by Abraham Lincoln

We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution.

We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and

Summary

This quote suggests that the power lies in the hands of the people, who have the right and responsibility to hold both Congress and the courts accountable. It emphasizes that the purpose of this authority is not to undermine the Constitution, but to challenge and remove those individuals who manipulate or distort its principles for personal gain. In essence, the quote reflects the idea that the people have the ultimate power to safeguard the integrity and true intentions of their governance systems.

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By Abraham Lincoln

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