But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.

With all the defects in our Constitution, whether general or particular, the comparison of our government with those of Europe, is like a comparison of Heaven with Hell. England, like the earth, may be allowed to take the intermediate station.

Establish the eternal truth that acquiescence under insult is not the way to escape war.

A community of small farmers... land property owners, will be the only assurance that the freedom our republic offers will be guaranteed to each and every citizen.

History has informed us that bodies of men as well as individuals are susceptible of the spirit of tyranny.

The reason that Christianity is the best friend of government is because Christianity is the only religion that changes the heart.

The persons and property of our citizens are entitled to the protection of our government in all places where they may lawfully go.