I ask, sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people except for a few public officials.Address to the Virginia Ratifying Convention, 1788
Author · 2 quotes
George Mason (1725-1792) was an American planter, politician, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He is best known for his strong advocacy of individual rights and his role in drafting the Virginia Declaration of Rights in 1776, which inspired the U.S. Bill of Rights. Mason's legacy includes his contributions to American constitutionalism and the principles of liberty and governance.
1725–1792·lived 66 years
I ask, sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people except for a few public officials.Address to the Virginia Ratifying Convention, 1788
To disarm the people... was the best and most effectual way to enslave them.George Mason's address to the Virginia Ratifying Convention, June 14, 1788
That’s all 2 quotes by George Mason.