The augmentation of slaves weakens the states; and such a trade is diabolical in itself, and disgraceful to mankind.
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I ask, sir, what is the militia It is the whole people.... To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them.George Mason
We came equals into this world, and equals shall we go out of it.
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I begin to grow heartily tired of the etiquette and nonsense so fashionable in this city.
George Mason
In all our associations; in all our agreements let us never lose sight of this fundamental maxim - that all power was originally lodged in, and consequently is derived from, the people.
George Mason
... 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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