""THERE IS NOTHING SO LIKELY TO PRODUCE PEACE AS TO BE WELL P..." - George Washington

""THERE IS NOTHING SO LIKELY TO PRODUCE PEACE AS TO BE WELL PREPARED TO MEET AN ENEMY.""

— George Washington

Thomas Jefferson - 3rd President of the United States

Added September 7, 2012

Presidential statement linking individual armament to popular sovereignty

Jefferson's comprehensive view of fundamental rights including arms

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Jefferson’s comprehensive view of fundamental rights including arms

Presidential statement linking individual armament to popular sovereignty