An armed and trained militia is the firmest bulwark of republics

James Madison
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An armed and trained militia is the firmest bulwark of republics - that without standing armies their liberty can never be in danger, nor with large ones safe. ✨ James Madison, Ralph Ketcham Selected Writings of James Madison, Hackett Publishing
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An armed and trained militia is the firmest bulwark of republics - that without standing armies their liberty can never be in danger, nor with large ones safe. ✨ James Madison, Ralph Ketcham Selected Writings of James Madison, Hackett Publishing

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