I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of freedom of th…

James Madison
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I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments by those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations. ✨ Speech at Virginia Convention, 5 June 1788
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I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments by those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations. ✨ Speech at Virginia Convention, 5 June 1788

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