That these united colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states; that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British crown; and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is,… — Richard Henry Lee Copy Share Image
The constitution ought to secure a genuine militia and guard against a select militia. ...All regulations tending to render this general militia useless and defenseless, by establishing select corps of militia, or distinct bodies of military men, not having permanent… — Richard Henry Lee Copy Share Image
Christianity, by introducing into Europe the truest principles of humanity, universal benevolence, and brotherly love, had happily abolished civil slavery. Let us who profess… — Richard Henry Lee Copy Share Image
If Parliament may take from me one shilling in the pound, what security have I for the other nineteen? — Richard Henry Lee Copy Share Image
That these united colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states; that they are absolved from all allegiance to the… — Richard Henry Lee Copy Share Image
So far as this has gone, I am satisfied to see a spirit prevailing that promises to send the system out free from those… — Richard Henry Lee Copy Share Image
Whereas, to preserve liberty, it is essential that the whole body of the people always possess arms, and be taught alike, especially when young,… — Richard Henry Lee Copy Share Image
A militia, when properly formed, are in fact the people themselves... and include all men capable of bearing arms. — Richard Henry Lee Copy Share Image
It must never be forgotten...that the liberties of the people are not so safe under the gracious manner of government as by the limitation… — Richard Henry Lee Copy Share Image
To preserve liberty, it is essential that the whole body of people always possess arms... — Richard Henry Lee Copy Share Image
Militias, when properly formed, are in fact the people themselves and include all men capable of bearing arms. [...] To preserve liberty it is… — Richard Henry Lee Copy Share Image
Trial by jury in civil causes,... trial by jury in criminal causes, [and] the benefits of the writ of habeas corpus... all stand on… — Richard Henry Lee Copy Share Image
The first maxim of a man who loves liberty, should be never to grant to rulers an atom of power that is not most… — Richard Henry Lee Copy Share Image
If the federal constitution is to be construed so far in connection with the state constitutions, as to leave the trial by jury in… — Richard Henry Lee Copy Share Image
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