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Quote from Alexander Hamilton,

"If the representatives of the people betray their constituents, there is then no recourse left but in the exertion of that original right of self-defense which is paramount to all positive forms of government..."



By:

Alexander Hamilton (more quotes by Alexander Hamilton or books by/about Alexander Hamilton)


(1757-1804) American statesman, Secretary of the Treasury

Source:

The Federalist No. 28.

Categories:

Betrayal, Constitution, Defense, Government, Tyranny

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