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“Legislatures have no right to set up an inquisition and examine into the private opinions of men. Test-laws are useless and ineffectual, unjust and tyrannical.”

Quote by Oliver Ellsworth

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Oliver Ellsworth

Oliver Ellsworth was a distinguished figure in the early history of the United States, serving as a former United States Senator. Born on April 29, 1745, and passing away on November 26, 1807, Ellsworth was deeply involved in the drafting of the United States Constitution and was among the signers of the Constitution. more

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