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What, Sir, is the use of a militia? It is to prevent the establishment of a standing army, the bane of liberty. Whenever governments mean to invade the rights and liberties of the people, they always attempt to destroy the militia, in order to raise an army upon their ruins.

Elbridge Gerry

Elbridge Gerry Biography

  Nationality: American
Type: Politician

Born: July 17, 1744
Death: November 23, 1814
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