If, then, the courts of justice are to be considered as the bulwarks of a limited Constitution against … - Alexander Hamilton

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Alexander Hamilton

If, then, the courts of justice are to be considered as the bulwarks of a limited Constitution against legislative encroachments, this consideration will afford a strong argument for the permanent tenure of judicial offices, since nothing will contribute so much as this to that independent spirit in the judges which must be essential to the faithful performance of so arduous a duty.

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