What other nations call religious toleration, we call religious rights. They are not exercised in virtue of governmental indulgence, but as rights, of which government cannot deprive any portion of citizens, however small.
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Nationality: American Type: Politician Born: October 17, 1780 Death: November 19, 1850 |
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