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George Boutwell: “Thus our Government will be made to rest upon the wisest and safest foundation yet devised by man: The Equality of Men…”

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Thus our Government will be made to rest upon the wisest and safest foundation yet devised by man: The Equality of Men in the States, and the Equality of States in the Union.
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George Boutwell
Massachusetts

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Boutwell advocates for a government based on equality among men and states, emphasizing democratic principles.

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