John Adams Quotes About Second Amendment
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The fundamental law of the militia is, that it be created, directed and commanded by the laws, and ever for the support of the laws.
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To suppose arms in the hands of citizens, to be used at individual discretion, except in private self-defense, or by partial orders of towns, counties or districts of a state, is to demolish every constitution, and lay the laws prostrate, so that liberty can be enjoyed by no man; it is a dissolution of the government. The fundamental law of the militia is, that it be created, directed and commanded by the laws, and ever for the support of the laws.
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Arms in the hands of citizens may be used at individual discretion... in private self-defense.
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That the said Constitution shall never be construed to authorize Congress to infringe the just liberty of the press or the rights of conscience.
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