#militia

I ask, sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people except for a few public officials. ↗

— George Mason

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The fundamental law of the militia is, that it be created, directed and commanded by the laws, and ever for the support of the laws. ↗

— John Adams

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A well regulated militia, composed of the body of the people, trained in arms, is the best most natural defense of a free country. ↗

— James Madison

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The time frame is very small to disarm the militia, to bring about a security situation in which the governing council, the 24 Iraqis or however many others they appoint, can govern the country. ↗

— Richard Lugar

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