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“The question then will be, whether a consolidated government can preserve the freedom and secure the rights of the people.”

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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