Bills of rights give assurance to the individual of the preservation of his liberty. They do not define the liberty they promise. (Benjamin N. Cardozo)

Bills of rights give assurance to the individual of the preservation of his liberty. They do not define the liberty they promise.

Benjamin N. Cardozo

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