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"... but if circumstances should at any time oblige the government to form an army of any magnitude, that army can never be formidable to the liberties of the people, while there is a large body of citizens, little if at all inferior to them in discipline and use of arms, who stand ready to defend their rights..."
By: | Alexander Hamilton (more quotes by Alexander Hamilton or books by/about Alexander Hamilton) |
(1757-1804) American statesman, Secretary of the Treasury | |
Source: | Federalist, No. 29 |
Courtesy of: | http://www.lectlaw.com/files/gun01.htm |
Categories: | Disarmament, Rights, Government, Arms, Guns, Tax |
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Kindle Categories: | Militia |