The Constitution of the United States speaks with no uncertain sound upon this subject. That instrument. established by the people of the United States as the fundamental law of the land. has conferred upon the President the executive power. has made him the Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy. has authorized him. by and with the consent of the Senate. to make treaties. and to appoint ambassadors. public ministers. and consuls. and has made it his duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed. The Constitution has granted to Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations. including the entrance of ships. the importation of goods. and the bringing of persons into the ports of the United States. to establish a uniform rule of naturalization. to define and punish piracies and felonies committed on the high seas. and offenses against the law of nations. to declare war. grant letters of marque and reprisal. and make rules concerning captures on land and water. to raise and support armies. to provide and maintain a navy. and to make rules for the government and regulation of the land and naval forces. and to make all laws necessary and proper for carrying into execution these. powers. and all other powers vested by the Constitution in the Government of the United States. or in any department or officer thereof. And the several States are expressly forbidden to enter into any treaty. alliance. or confederation. to grant letters of marque and reprisal. to enter into any agreement or compact with another State. or with a foreign power. or to engage in war. unless actually invaded. or in such imminent danger as will not admit of delay.
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