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When we fled from the oppressions of kings and parliaments in Europe, to found this great Republic in America, we brough
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"When we fled from the oppressions of kings and parliaments in Europe, to found this great Republic in America, we brought with us the laws and the liberties, which formed a part of our heritage as Britons"

- Caleb Cushing

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This quote by Caleb Cushing talks to the starting of the United States of America and the values that were brought with the inhabitants from Europe. Cushing is stressing the value of the laws and liberties that belonged to the settlers' heritage as Britons. He is suggesting that these laws and liberties were the structure of the brand-new Republic in America. This quote is a reminder of the value of the worths of freedom and justice that were given the brand-new nation. It is also a pointer of the guts and determination of the settlers who left their houses in Europe to begin a new life in America. Cushing's quote is a suggestion of the significance of the values of liberty and justice that were the foundation of the United States of America.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Caleb Cushing between January 17, 1800 and January 2, 1879. He/she was a famous Diplomat from USA. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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