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Sep 18, 1796

The necessity of reciprocal checks in the exercise of political power, by dividing and distributing it into different depositories...has been evinced by the experience of all mankind.

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Jul 12, 1799

I have always considered marriage as the most interesting event of one's life, the foundation of happiness or misery.

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Mar 3, 1799

Do not let anyone claim tribute of American patriotism if they even attempt to remove religion from politics.

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Feb 27, 1797

It will be inconvenient and injurious to the public to dismiss the light dragoons as soon as notice of the law can be conveyed to them.

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