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Quote from Patrick Henry,


"Why do we love this trial by jury? Because it prevents the hand of oppression from cutting you off ... This gives me comfort—that, as long as I have existence, my neighbors will protect me."


By:

Patrick Henry (more quotes by Patrick Henry or books by/about Patrick Henry)


(1736-1799) US Founding Father

Source:

3 J. Elliot, The Debates In The Several States Conventions On The Adoption Of The Federal Constitution 545, 546 (1901).

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Jury

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