Quote by Thomas Jefferson

When any one State in the American Union refuses obedience to the Confederation by which they have bound themselves, the rest have a natural right to compel them to obedience

When any one State in the American Union refuses obedience t

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This quote suggests that if a state within the American Union rebels against or refuses to follow the established Confederation, the other states possess a justifiable right to enforce compliance. It implies that unity and adherence to the agreed-upon framework are vital components of preserving the stability and functioning of the Union as a whole.

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