The rights of conscience, of bearing arms, of changing the government, are declared to be inherent in the people. Freedom of the press, too. (Fisher Ames)

The rights of conscience, of bearing arms, of changing the government, are declared to be inherent in the people. Freedom of the press, too.

Fisher Ames

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