The constitution which you adore, and the government you for... - Patrick Henry

"The constitution which you adore, and the government you form, should be sacredly devoted to the welfare of the American people."

Patrick Henry Politics

Revolutionary, Orator American 1736–1799

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"Give me liberty, or give me death!"

"I am not a Virginian, but an American."

"The great object of my life is to be useful."

"Bad men cannot make good citizens."

"Fear drives civilization. Without it, there is only chaos."

"Order through chaos. That's the only real answer."

"Politics and power corrupt when they're separated from purpose."

"The system isn't broken—it was built this way. We have to rebuild it."