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Congress shall never disarm any citizen unless such as are or have been in actual rebellion.
— James Madison
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Congress shall never disarm any citizen unless such as are or have been in actual rebellion." in the context of "Delegates of the People of the State of New Hampshire, Ratification of the Federal Constitution, Article XII of "alterations and provisions" to the Constitution (21 June 1788)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "James Madison" (Misattributed)
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About James Madison
James Madison Jr. (16 March 1751 – 28 June 1836) was an American statesman, diplomat, and Founding Father who served as the fourth president of the United States from 1809 to 1817. Madison was popularly acclaimed the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights.
About James Madison
James Madison Jr. (16 March 1751 – 28 June 1836) was an American statesman, diplomat, and Founding Father who served as the fourth president of the United States from 1809 to 1817. Madison was popularly acclaimed the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights.
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