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Citizens should take alarm at the first experiment on their liberties
Drawn from what James Madison said
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- James Madison American statesman (1751 to 1836)
Because it is proper to take alarm at the first experiment on our liberties. We hold this prudent jealousy to be the first duty of citizens, and one of the noblest characteristics of the late Revolution.
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↗A Memorial and Remonstrance (written 1784-1785; 1828 printing)en.wikisource.org
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