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George Mason was an American statesman and a leading advocate for individual rights during the founding of the United States. His contributions to the drafting of the Virginia Declaration of Rights greatly influenced the U.S. Bill of Rights. He played a crucial role in promoting the protection of civil liberties in the new nation. Here are 58 of his quotes:
Mr. Chairman - A worthy member has asked, who are the militia, if they are not the people, of this country, and if we are not to be protected from the fate of the Germans, Prussians, &c. by our representation? I ask who are the militia? They consist now of the whole people, except a few public officers. But I cannot say who will be the militia of the future day. If that paper on the table gets no alteration, the militia of the future day may not consist of all classes, high and low, and rich and poor; but may be confined to the lower and middle classes of the people, granting exclusion to the higher classes of the people. If we should ever see that day, the most ignominious punishments and heavy fines may be expected. Under the present government, all ranks of people are subject to militia duty.
George Mason
George Mason
Occupation: American Statesman
Born: December 11, 1725
Died: October 7, 1792
Quotes count: 58
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