M'Culloch v. Maryland · ¶34

If this limited construction of the word “ necessary” must be abandoned in order to punish, whence is derived the rule which would reinstate jt, when the government would carry its powers into' execution by means not vindictive in their nature? If the word “necessary” means “ needful,” “requisite,” “ essential,” “ conducive to,” in order to let in the power of punishment for the. infraction of law; why is it not equally comprehensive when required to au-. thorize the use of means which facilitate the execútio'n of the powers of government without the infliction of punishment?”

U. S. Reports, bound volume
U. S. Reports, volume 17, at 316 (Library of Congress) · transcription: Caselaw Access Project
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