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God forbid that these maxims should trench upon sovereignty, and its true, just, and lawful prerogative!--on the contrary, they ought to support and establish them.
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Edmund Burke
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Burke warns against undermining sovereignty while advocating for the rights of the people, suggesting a balance between the two.
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