Quote by: Andrew Johnson

Outside of the Constitution we have no legal authority more than private citizens, and within it we have only so much as that instrument gives us. This broad principle limits all our functions and applies to all subjects.


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Author Bio


  • NameAndrew Johnson
  • DescriptionAmerican politician, 17th president of the United States (in office from 1865 to 1869)
  • BornDecember 29, 1808
  • DiedJuly 31, 1875
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionPolitician; Officer