Tench Coxe Quote

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"Whereas civil rulers, not having their duty to the people duly before them, may attempt to tyrannize, and as military forces, which must be occasionally raised to defend our country, might pervert their power to the injury of their fellow citizens, the people are confirmed by the article in their right to keep and bear their private arms."

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Tench Coxe (more quotes by Tench Coxe or books by/about Tench Coxe)

(1755-1824) American political economist

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Writing as "A Pennsylvanian," in "Remarks On The First Part Of The Amendments To The Federal Constitution,"
in the _Philadelphia Federal Gazette,_ June 18, 1789, p.2 col.1

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Arms, Constitution, Defense, Disarmament, Duty, Guns, Individual Rights, Military, Militia

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By:	Tench Coxe (more quotes by Tench Coxe or books by/about Tench Coxe)
	(1755-1824) American political economist
Source:	Writing as "A Pennsylvanian," in "Remarks On The First Part Of The Amendments To The Federal Constitution," in the _Philadelphia Federal Gazette,_ June 18, 1789, p.2 col.1
Categories:	Arms, Constitution, Defense, Disarmament, Duty, Guns, Individual Rights, Military, Militia
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