Gerrit Smith: I do not subscribe to the doctrine that the people are the slaves and property of their government. I believe that government is for the use of the people, and not the people for the use of the government.

I do not subscribe to the doctrine that the people are the slaves and property of their government. I believe that government is for the use of the people, and not the people for the use of the government.

-- Gerrit Smith


		Name: Gerrit Smith Type: Politician Nationality: American Birth: March 6, 1797 Death: December 28, 1874

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