Actual Service Quotes
- Whereas, to preserve liberty, it is essential that the whole body of the people always possess arms, and be taught alike, especially when young, how… — Richard Henry Lee
- The President, and government, will only control the militia when a part of them is in the actual service of the federal government, else, they… — Alexander Hamilton
- The militia is a voluntary force not associated or under the control of the States except when called out; [ when called into actual service]… — Alexander Hamilton