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Quote by James Monroe

“Of the liberty of conscience in matters of religious faith, of speech and of the press; of the trial by jury of the vicinage in civil and criminal cases; of the benefit of the writ of habeas corpus; of the right to keep and bear arms.... If these rights are well defined, and secured against encroachment, it is impossible that government should ever degenerate into tyranny.”

Quote by James Monroe

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James Monroe was the fifth President of the United States, serving from 1817 to 1825. He was a significant figure in American politics and diplomacy, particularly for his role in shaping U.S. foreign policy, including the formulation of the Monroe Doctrine. During his presidency, Monroe pushed for the acquisition of the Louisiana Territory and promoted the expansion of the United States westward. more

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