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

Summary
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.