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Elbridge Gerry

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American politician 1813-1886

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Born
1862
Died
1935
Works
6

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1927-04-06
Active to
1996-01-20
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Quotes

  • The evils we experience flow from the excess of democracy. The people do not want virtue, but are the dupes of pretended patriots.
  • A standing army is like a standing member. It's an excellent assurance of domestic tranquility, but a dangerous temptation to foreign adventure.
  • What, sir, is the use of a militia? It is to prevent the establishment of a standing army, the bane of liberty. Now, it must be evident, that, under this provision, together with their other powers, Congress could take such measures with respect to a militia, as to make a standing army necessary. Whenever Governments mean to invade the rights and liberties of the people, they always attempt to destroy the militia, in order to raise an army upon their ruins.

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Number of children
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date of birth
1813-12-06
date of death
1886-04-10
name in native language
Elbridge Gerry
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