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This Republic was called into being, organized, and is upheld, by a great political doctrine.

~Caleb Cushing

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Upon the Constitution, upon the pre-existing legal rights of the People, as understood in this country and in England, I have argued that this House is bound to revive the Petition under debate.

~Caleb Cushing

Topics: Argued Bound Constitution Country Debate England House Legal People Petition Revive Rights Understood

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When we fled from the oppressions of kings and parliaments in Europe, to found this great Republic in America, we brought with us the laws and the liberties, which formed a part of our heritage as Britons.

~Caleb Cushing

Topics: America Brought Europe Formed Found Great Heritage Kings Laws Liberties Our Part Republic Us Which

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You well know, sir, that when the Constitution was submitted to the People of the respective States for their adoption or rejection, it awakened the warmest debates of the several State conventions.

~Caleb Cushing

Topics: Adoption Constitution Conventions Debates Know People Rejection Respective Several Sir State States Submitted Well You

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Diplomat

Born: January 17th, 1800

Died: January 2nd, 1879

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