The supreme power cannot justly take from any man any part of his property, without his consent in person or by his representative. ... Now what liberty can there be where property is taken away without consent? (Samuel Adams)

The supreme power cannot justly take from any man any part of his property, without his consent in person or by his representative. ... Now what liberty can there be where property is taken away without consent?

Samuel Adams

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