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Quote by George Mason

“Who are the militia, if they be not the people, of this country...? I ask who are the militia? They consist now of the whole people, except a few public officers.”

Quote by George Mason

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George Mason was an American statesman, lawyer, and writer, renowned for his profound contributions to constitutional freedoms and rights. Born on December 11, 1725, and died on October 7, 1792, Mason was a key figure in the drafting of the Virginia Constitution and played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War. more

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