Quote#Wisdom
As much as I value a union of all the states, I would not admit the…
Quote byGeorge Mason · 1725–1792
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Addresses to the Virginia Ratifying Convention (1788), June 17.
English (original)
As much as I value a union of all the states, I would not admit the southern states into the union, unless they agreed to the discontinuance of this disgraceful trade because it would bring weakness and not strength to the union.
— George Mason
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