Thomas Jefferson Quote

"Freedom of religion, freedom of the press, freedom of person under the protection of habeas corpus; and trial by juries impartially selected – these principles form the bright constellation which has gone before us."

by:	Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), US Founding Father, drafted the Declaration of Independence, 3rd US President
Source:	First Inaugural Address, 4 March 1801
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-- Mary, MI
" The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth his handy work." Ps 19:1 kjb, Saad Al Melik, Saad Al Sund.   -- Ronw13, Oregon      1
Jefferson was usually right on target. This was no exception.  -- jim k, Austin      1
"juries impartially selected" hmmm WOW! ! ! That would have been nice at the recent monkey trials of Roger Stone.  -- Mike, Norwalk

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