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“Its Constitution--the glittering and sounding generalities of natural right which make up the Declaration of Independence.”

Quote by Rufus Choate

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Rufus Choate was a distinguished American lawyer celebrated for his exceptional oratorical abilities and legal acumen. Born on October 1, 1799, in Somersworth, New Hampshire, he passed away on July 13, 1859, in Boston, Massachusetts. Choate's career spanned several decades, during which he emerged as one of the most influential figures in American law. more

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