Thursday, February 01, 2007

Now were getting somewhere....

Journal of the House of Representatives of the United States,
WEDNESDAY, May 5, 1858.

"Resolved, That the right of the citizen of the United States to expatriate himself and transfer his allegiance to other governments, to emigrate, with arms in his hands, for the purpose of settling new countries and founding new States, is an inherent and sacred right; one that ought to be inviolate, and one of which he cannot be constitutionally deprived...."

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2 comments:

Jay said...

We have a current Congress that needs a little refresher course as to God-given liberties.

Well, you know what they say... the opposite of progress is Congress.

E. David Quammen said...

Isn't that the truth! How are you general? And, how is life going for you? Any better? Hope that all is well. It's good to hear from you again!