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“When we fled from the oppressions of kings and parliaments in Europe, to found this great Republic in America, we brought with us the laws and the liberties, which formed a part of our heritage as Britons.”

Quote by Caleb Cushing

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Caleb Cushing was an American diplomat and politician. He served as the United States Minister to Brazil from 1831 to 1833 and as the United States Minister to Portugal from 1846 to 1849. Cushing was also a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1835 to 1837 and the United States Senate from 1837 to 1845. more

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