I retired from public Business from a thorough Conviction that it was not in my Power to do any Good, and very much disgusted with Measures, which appeared to me inconsistent with common Policy and Justice.
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The augmentation of slaves weakens the states; and such a trade is diabolical in itself, and disgraceful to mankind.George Mason
As nations can not be rewarded or punished in the next world they must be in this.
George Mason
It can be difficult, ... If you had it since you were a kid, then you have had to deal with the pressure or stigma of being labeled slow or not committed, or simply having had your head up your (behind) or in the clouds.
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... who are the militia, if they be not the people of this country... I ask, who are the militia They consist of now of the whole people , except a few public officers.
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Impeachment should be reserved for treason, bribery, and high crimes and misdemeanors where the president's actions are great and dangerous offenses or attempts to subvert the Constitution and the most extensive injustice.
George Mason
Slavery discourages arts and manufactures.
George Mason
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