True republicanism is the sovereignty of the people. There are natural and imprescriptible rights which an entire nation has no right to violate. (Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette)

True republicanism is the sovereignty of the people. There are natural and imprescriptible rights which an entire nation has no right to violate.

Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette

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