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...constitution does not allow reasons of state to influence our judgement. God forbid it should! We must not regard political consequences, however formidable they might be; if rebellion was the certain consequence, we are bound to say, Justitia fiat, ruat coelum-Let justice be done, though the heavens fall...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The States: Though the Heavens Fall | 10/12/1962 | See Source »

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