Quote by Abraham Lincoln

Our safety, our liberty, depends upon preserving the Constitution of the United States as our fathers made it inviolate. The people of the United States are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution, but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution.

Our safety, our liberty, depends upon preserving the Constit

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of safeguarding the Constitution of the United States in order to protect our safety and liberty. It asserts that the power ultimately lies with the American people, who should hold both Congress and the courts accountable. Rather than advocating for the overthrow of the Constitution, the quote suggests that the focus should be on removing and challenging those who twist and distort its principles for personal gain or to compromise the rights and welfare of the people.

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Government Democracy Republicanism Judicial Power Separation Of Powers

By Abraham Lincoln

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