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# Congressional Record/Volume 167/Issue 4/House/Counting Electoral Votes/Pennsylvania Objection Debate/Thompson Speech

​Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise this evening with a heavy heart. The violence that occurred today at the U.S. Capitol was senseless, destructive, and counter to our American values.
This past Sunday, each Member of this body took an oath to uphold the United States Constitution. And while the path of least resistance, particularly following today’s events, would be to remain silent, my oath to uphold the Constitution does not permit me to maintain silence.
While systemic voter fraud was not something proven, we witnessed a systemic failure in the application of Pennsylvania’s voting law when it comes to the 2020 general election.
In late 2019, the Commonwealth revisited and modernized its election law with the bipartisan Act 77. Granted, in late 2019, the Commonwealth’s legislature did not have the foresight to anticipate how COVID–19 would present challenges to voting. Despite that, it is not up to the Governor, the secretary of the Commonwealth, nor the State supreme court to unilaterally create law.
The election abuses to Pennsylvania Act 77 taken by the Pennsylvania executive branch and upheld by the Pennsylvania judicial branch were clearly unconstitutional and had an obvious, if not major, impact on the 2020 election, particularly when it comes to the citizens’ faith in the electoral process.
Irregularities in Pennsylvania included: Uneven application of the law; ballot curing; ignoring signature validation requirements; using unsecured drop boxes; accepting ballots beyond the deadlines; and interfering with certified poll watcher access, among others.
These actions were taken by the Commonwealth’s Governor and secretary of state where the Pennsylvania Supreme Court circumvented the authority of the State legislature. Furthermore, the chief law officer of the Commonwealth sat idly while this process unfolded.
Now, I joined many of my colleagues in Pennsylvania requesting the legislators in Harrisburg conduct an investigation and audit to ensure such negligence will be prevented in future elections.
I have serious concerns about how these irregularities in the application of the Commonwealth’s election laws will play in future elections. Only with equal application of law will the voters of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania have certainty in their election processes.
Now, I remain committed to ensuring the voters receive an electoral system they deserve and where equal application of law is guaranteed. If our election integrity is compromised, we have failed the very voters who have sent us here to defend the Constitution.
# Congressional Record/Volume 167/Issue 4/House/Counting Electoral Votes/Pennsylvania Objection Debate/Van Drew Speech

​Mr. Van Drew. Madam Speaker, before I start, something I didn’t plan on saying. This is a debate. It is a discussion. Everybody has a right to an opinion. That is American. Because someone doesn’t agree with your view or your ideas does not mean that they are liars. It means they have a different view, a different opinion.
And I think, for God’s sake, as people watch this or see it or hear it, they expect more from us than that. We can disagree at a certain level. There is nothing worse than moral pomposity.
You know, today was an amazing and terrible day. But one thing that we do know is that our law enforcement protected lives, and they protected and preserved our democracy. I watched firsthand, as I always have, just as I do back home in south Jersey, these brave men and women put their lives on the line to defend all of us.
May God bless the woman who lost her life today, and may God bless what will always be the greatest Nation in the history of the world: the United States of America.
At the core of our country’s greatness is our democratic system of government. Without faith in the integrity of our elections, Americans will not have faith in our democracy.
The United States of America is the international embodiment of freedom and opportunity, the shining city on a hill. Free and fair elections have always been a hallmark of America’s greatness.
After this past Presidential election, approximately 60 million Americans have serious doubts about the outcome. That is a number that we cannot ignore.
# Czechoslovak fairy tales/The Story That Never Ends

THE STORY THAT NEVER ENDS
THE STORY THAT NEVER ENDS
(To be told very seriously)
ONCE upon a time there was a shepherd who had a great flock of sheep. He used to pasture them in a meadow on the other side of a brook. One day the sun had already set before he started home. Recent rains had swollen the brook so that he and the sheep had to cross on a little footbridge. The bridge was so narrow that the sheep had to pass over one by one.
Now we’ll wait until he drives them all over. Then I’ll go on with my story.
(When the children grow impatient and beg for a continuation of the story, they are told that there are many sheep and that up to this time only a few have crossed. A little later when their impatience again breaks out, they are told that the sheep are still crossing. And so on indefinitely. In conclusion:)
In fact there were so many sheep that when morning came they were still crossing, and then it was time for the shepherd to turn around and drive them back again to pasture!
# Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on the Functions and Duties of the Constitution and Law Committee of the National People's Congress

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(Adopted at the 3rd Meeting of the Standing Committee of the Thirteenth National People's Congress on June 22, 2018)
Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on the Functions and Duties of the Constitution and Law Committee of the National People's Congress
(Adopted at the 3rd Meeting of the Standing Committee of the Thirteenth National People's Congress on June 22, 2018)
In accordance with the relevant provisions of the Constitution, the Thirteenth National People's Congress decided at its First Session to establish the Constitution and Law Committee of the National People's Congress. The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress hereby makes the following decision regarding the functions and duties of the Constitution and Law Committee:
1. The Constitution and Law Committee shall undertake the functions and duties of the “Law Committee” provided for in the Organic Law of the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China, the Legislation Law of the People's Republic of China, the Law of the People's Republic of China on Supervision by the Standing Committees of the People's Congresses at All Levels, the Rules of Procedure for the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China, and the Rules of Procedure for the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China.
2. The Constitution and Law Committee shall, in addition to deliberating on the draft laws, be responsible for promoting the implementation of the Constitution, carrying out the work concerning interpretation of the Constitution, pushing forward constitutionality review, enhancing constitutional oversight, and assisting the publicity of the Constitution.
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# Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on the Designation of the National Constitution Day

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Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on the Designation of the National Constitution Day
(Adopted at the 11th Meeting of the Standing Committee of the Twelfth National People's Congress on November 1, 2014)
The existing Constitution of the People's Republic of China was adopted on December 4, 1982 at the Fifth Session of the Fifth National People's Congress. It is a continuation and development of the first Constitution of the People's Republic of China formulated in 1954. The Constitution, as the fundamental law of the state and the general charter for governance of the country and national security and stability, enjoys the supreme legal status and has the highest legal authority and effect. Full implementation of the Constitution is a primary task and foundational work for the comprehensive advancement of law-based governance and the development of China into a socialist country under the rule of law. Chinese people of all ethnic groups, all state organs, armed forces, political parties and societies, as well as all enterprises and public institutions shall adhere to the Constitution as the fundamental code of conduct and have the duty to safeguard the sanctity of the Constitution and ensure its implementation. No organization or individual is above the Constitution and laws, and all acts in violation of the Constitution and laws must be investigated and dealt with. In order to enhance public awareness of the Constitution, promote the spirit of the Constitution, strengthen the implementation of the Constitution, and comprehensively advance law-based governance, it is decided as follows at the 11th Meeting of the Standing Committee of the Twelfth National People's Congress:
The Fourth of December shall be designated as the National Constitution Day. The state shall carry out activities in various forms for the purposes of publicity and education regarding the Constitution.
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# Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on the Opening Date of the Third Session of the Thirteenth National Congress

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(Adopted at the 17th Meeting of the Standing Committee of the Thirteenth National People's Congress on April 29, 2020)
Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on the Opening Date of the Third Session of the Thirteenth National Congress
(Adopted at the 17th Meeting of the Standing Committee of the Thirteenth National People's Congress on April 29, 2020)
At its 16th Meeting on February 24, 2020, the Standing Committee of the Thirteenth National People's Congress decided to postpone the time for convening the Third Session of the Thirteenth National Congress, and that the specific opening time was to be decided by the Standing Committee of National People's Congress as it deems appropriate. Having taken all factors into consideration, the Standing Committee of the Thirteenth National People's Congress has decided as follows at its 17th Meeting:
The Third Session of the Thirteenth National People's Congress is to be opened on May 22, 2020.
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# Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress to Authorize Shanghai Municipal People's Congress and its Standing Committee to Formulate Regulations of Pudong New Area

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Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress to Authorize Shanghai Municipal People's Congress and its Standing Committee to Formulate Regulations of Pudong New Area
(Adopted at the 29th Meeting of the Standing Committee of the Thirteenth National People's Congress on June 10, 2021)
The Standing Committee of the Thirteenth National People's Congress, at its 29th Meeting has deliberated the State Council's proposal on the Draft Decision to Authorize Shanghai Municipal People's Congress and its Standing Committee to Formulate Regulations of Pudong New Area. To develop a sound legal system that is suitable to support Pudong New Area in actively carrying out reform by daring to try and break new paths, to facilitate high-level reform and opening up of the Area, to make the Area a model that leads the modernization of socialism, the Standing Committee of the Thirteenth National People's Congress has decided at its 29th Meeting:
1. The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress authorizes the Shanghai Municipal People's Congress and its Standing Committee to formulate regulations of Pudong New Area based on the needs of reform and innovation practice in the Area and according to the Constitution and the basic principles of laws and administrative regulations, and to implement these regulations;
2. The regulations of Pudong New Area formulated according to this Decision shall be submitted respectively to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and the State Council for record according to relevant provisions of the Legislation Law of the People's Republic of China. When a regulation of the Area is submitted for record, explanations on the adjustment of laws, administrative regulations and ministerial rules, if any, shall be made.
3. This Decision shall come into force on the date of promulgation.
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# Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on the Exercise of the Functions of Supervision and Control by the China Banking Regulatory Commission, Which Have Hitherto Been Exercised by the People's Bank of China

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Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on the Exercise of the Functions of Supervision and Control by the China Banking Regulatory Commission, Which Have Hitherto Been Exercised by the People's Bank of China
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At its 2nd Meeting, the Standing Committee of the Tenth National People's Congress deliberated the Proposal Submitted by the State Council for Deliberation on the Exercise of the Functions of Supervision and Control by the China Banking Regulatory Commission, Which Have Hitherto Been Exercised by the People's Bank of China. In view of the fact that the Plan for Restructuring the State Council has been approved by the First Session of the Tenth National People's Congress and in order that the China Banking Regulatory Commission shall exercise the functions of supervision and control in accordance with law, the Standing Committee makes the following decisions:
1. The State Council shall, in accordance with the provisions in the Laws of the People's Republic of China on the People's Bank of China and on Commercial Banks and other relevant laws, which are currently in force, decide that the China Banking Regulatory Commission exercise the functions of examination and approval, supervision and control in respect of banks, financial assets management companies, trust investment companies, and other savings financial institutions, and other relevant functions, which have hitherto been exercised by the People's Bank of China.
2. The State Council shall lose no time in working out proposals on revising the Laws of the People's Republic of China on the People's Bank of China and on Commercial Banks and other relevant laws and submit them to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress for deliberation.
This Decision shall go into effect as of the date of promulgation.
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# Coyle v. Smith

United States Supreme Court
221 U.S. 559
Coyle v. Smith
Argued: April 5 and 6, 1911. --- Decided: May 29, 1911
Messrs. Frank Dale, C. G. Horner, John H. Burford, A. G. C. Bierer, Frank B. Burford, and Benjamin F. Hegler for plaintiff in error.
[Argument of Counsel from pages 560-562 intentionally omitted]
Messrs. Charles West, B. F. Burwell, Joseph W. Bailey, W. A. Ledbetter, and C. B. Stuart for defendants in error.
Mr. Justice Lurton delivered the opinion of the court:

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# Coy v. United States/Opinion of the Court

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United States Supreme Court
325 U.S. 841
Bernard Paul COY, petitioner, v. The UNITED STATES of America.
Petitioner moves for leave to file a petition for certiorari under Sec. 262 of the Judicial Code, 28 U.S.C.A. § 377, to review an order of the Circuit Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. The order denied his petition for leave to proceed with his appeal in forma pauperis from an order of the district court denying his motion to vacate sentence upon a conviction on one count of an indictment for violation of Sec. 2(a) and (b) of the Bank Robbery Act, 12 U.S.C. § 588b(a) and (b), 12 U.S.C.A. § 558(b)(a, b).
Petitioner filed, with the district court, notice of appeal from its order and an application for leave to appeal in forma pauperis, which the district court allowed. On the same day petitioner filed his petition for leave to proceed with his appeal in forma pauperis with the circuit court of appeals, which later denied his petition. As the appeal allowed by the district court was already properly before the circuit court of Appeals, it should have allowed petitioner to proceed upon the appeal in forma pauperis, as provided by the district court's order. 28 U.S.C. § 832, 28 U.S.C.A. § 832; Steffler v. United States, 319 U.S. 38, 41, 63 S.Ct. 948, 87 L.Ed. 1197.
The Government confesses error. The motion for leave to proceed here in forma pauperis is granted. The motion for leave to file the petition for certiorari is granted and the petition for writ of certiorari is also granted. The order of the circuit court of appeals is vacated and the cause is remanded to that court in order that it may make appropriate disposition of the appeal allowed by the district court.

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# Coyle v. Davis

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United States Supreme Court
116 U.S. 108
Coyle v. Davis
Argued: December 21, 1885. ---
B. F. Butler and O. D. Barrett, for appellant, John F. Coyle.
W. D. Davidge and H. E. Davis, for appellees, Henry S. Davis and others.
BLATCHFORD, J.

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# Dictionary of Indian Biography/Baker, Edward Norman

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​BAKER, EDWARD NORMAN (1857–)
I.C.S.: educated at Christ's College, Finchley: went out to Bengal in the Civil Service, 1878: Under Secretary to the Governor of Bengal, and to the Government of India, Finance Department, 1885: Deputy Secretary, 1892–5: Secretary, 1902–5: Financial Secretary to the Government of Bengal and Member of Bengal Legislative Council, 1898–1902: Financial Member of the Supreme Council, 1905: C.S.I., 1900.
# Dictionary of Indian Biography/Balfour, Edward Green

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​BALFOUR, EDWARD GREEN (1813–1889)
Doctor and author: son of Capt. George Balfour, and nephew of Joseph Hume, M.P.: born Sep. 6, 1813: educated at Montrose, and Edinburgh University: in 1839 went to India in the Medical Department, serving in both the Bombay and Madras Armies: became full Surgeon in 1852: wrote medical papers on subjects relating to the health of the troops, and besides his profession did much useful work: studied Oriental languages, and founded the Muhammadan public library at Madras: established, in 1850, a Government Central Museum, and was Superintendent for 9 years: published an Encyclopasdia of India, which went through several editions: and commenced the Mysore Museum, 1866: was Political Agent with the Nawab of the Carnatic for years: as Deputy Inspr-General of Hospitals, 1862–1870, he served in the stations under the Madras command, and ​as Surgeon-General, Madras, 1871–76, paid much attention to female medical education, for which the Madras Medical College was thrown open: Fellow of the Madras University: retired in 1876, and died Dec. 8, 1889.
# Dictionary of Indian Biography/Balfour, Francis

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​BALFOUR, FRANCIS (before 1769–after 1807)
M.D. at Edinburgh: entered the E.I.Co.'s medical service in Bengal, 1769: and retired, 1807, to Edinburgh: was an intimate friend of Warren Hastings, dedicated a book to him, and corresponded with him from Benares: he wrote The Forms of Herkern, a Persian Letter-writer and contributed papers on Oriental subjects to the Asiatic Society of Bengal, besides writing medical works.
# Dictionary of Indian Biography/Baillie, John

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​BAILLIE, JOHN (1772–1833)
Lt-Colonel: younger son of George Baillie, of Leys Castle, Inverness: entered the service of the E.I. Co. in 1791: took part in the military operations of the Mahratta war, 1803: but his principal services in India were political: as Political Agent, 1803–7, he succeeded, under great difficulties, in establishing British authority in Bundelkund, and in transferring to the Company a large and valuable territory: for his services, he was appointed Resident at Lucknow, 1807–15, he established the celebrated "Guard" or "Gate," which still bears his name at Lucknow: after leaving India, he was appointed, 1823, a Director: of the E.I.Co.: M.P. for Hendon in 1820: and in 1830 for the Burghs of Inverness, in which town is his portrait by Raeburn: died in London, April 20, 1833. From the commencement of his career, Baillie was a devoted student of Oriental languages, and was the first Professor of Arabic and Persian, when the College of Fort William was instituted in 1801: published several important works, and made a large and choice collection of oriental works, at his house in Inverness, which was presented by his heirs to the University of Edinburgh. A Digest of Mohummudan Law, which he left unfinished, was completed and greatly enlarged by his son, Neil B. E. Baille, (1799–1883), an Indian Jurist of some eminence: it is still a standard work of reference.
# Dictionary of Indian Biography/Baker, Sir William Erskine

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​BAKER, SIR WILLIAM ERSKINE (1808–1881)
Son of Capt. Joseph Baker, R.N.: born Nov. 29, 1808: educated at Ludlow and Addiscombe: joined the Bengal Engineers 1826: to India, 1828: employed in canal work: led an attacking column in the battle of Sobraon, in the Sikh war of 1845–6: rendered excellent service in the P.W.D., as Superintending Engineer of the Delhi canals, and of the Sind canals and forests. Director of the Ganges canal, and Consulting Engineer for Railways: Secretary to the Government of India in the P.W.D., 1854–5: Colonel, 1857: in 1858 was made Military Secretary at the India Office: Member of the Council of India, 1861–1875: K.C.B., 1870: General, 1877: died at Barnwell, Somersetshire, Dec. 16, 1881.