Elbridge Gerry Quotes and Sayings
- Name:
- Elbridge Gerry (random)
- Books & Videos:
- Elbridge Gerry Books & Videos
- Type:
- Politician
- Nationality:
- American
- Birth Date / Year:
- July 17, 1744
- Death Date / Year:
- November 23, 1814
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What, Sir, is the use of a militia? It is to prevent the establishment of a standing army, the bane of liberty. 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. Elbridge Gerry | Refcard PDF ↑
