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Elbridge Gerry has 8 quotes on this site. A few more worth reading:

• Self defense is a primary law of nature, which no subsequent law of society can abolish; the immediate gift of the Creator,…
• The evils we experience flow from the excess of democracy. The people do not want virtue, but are the dupes of pretended…
• No religious doctrine shall be established by law.
• A standing army is like a standing member. It's an excellent assurance of domestic tranquility, but a dangerous temptation to foreign adventure.
• I am exceedingly distressed at the proceedings of the Convention-being ... almost sure, they will ... lay the foundation of a Civil…
• ...should We consent to an order of Cincinnati consisting of all the Officers of the Army & Citizens of Consiquence in the…
• What, sir, is the use of a militia? It is to prevent the establishment of a standing army, the bane of liberty…

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