Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 2, 1787
if at the end of the day Congress ends up acquiring too much land within particular sovereign states, the people of those states might be compelled to an undue humble obedience to the Federal Government.
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Elbridge Gerry
Maine

Editor's note · Context

Concerns about Congress acquiring too much land and its impact on state sovereignty.

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