15 Answer me still farther, what measure of anarchy could reconcile, or ought to reconcile American citizens to a surrenderor constitutional Liberty in any part of the Republic ? , Answer me farther, what is that measure of tranquillity and quiet that a republican people ought to seek, or can wisely enjoy ? It is not the dead quiet, the stagnant tranquillity of cowardly submission to usurpation and despotism, but it is just so much of peace, quiet, and tranquillity, as is consistent with the preservation of constitutional Liberty. It would be a hard alternative, but, if the Senate should insist on forcing on me, or on the people I represent, the choice between peace under despotism, or turbulence with Freedom, then I must say, promptly and fearlessly, give me so much of safety as I can have, and yet remain a freeman, and keep all quiet and all safety beyond that for those who are willing to b® slaves. 0- *;
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