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Quote from James Madison,


"We have seen the mere distinction of color made in the most enlightened period of time, a ground of the most oppressive dominion ever exercised by man over man."


By:

James Madison (more quotes by James Madison or books by/about James Madison)


(1751-1836), Father of the Constitution for the USA, 4th US President

Source:

speech at the Constitutional Convention, June 6, 1787

Categories:

Racism, Slavery

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