I won't let this thing control me any more, I have power over this now.

我再也不要让它控制我了，我自己可以驾驭它。

Yes, it is better than hatred or disapproval, but it still contains a desire to have power over others.

是的，容忍总比仇恨和一味的反对好，但是它仍然还有一点想强势于别人的欲望。

They said their decision would include a statement that Congress did have power over slavery in the territories.

他们说，他们的裁决将包括一份声明，即国会有权对奴隶制问题采取行动。