The only legitimate right to govern is an express grant of power from the governed.
William Henry Harrison (1773–1841) American politician, military officer, US President (1841)
Inaugural Address (4 Mar 1841)
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Harrison, William Henry
A decent and manly examination of the acts of the Government should be not only tolerated, but encouraged.
William Henry Harrison (1773–1841) American politician, military officer, US President (1841)
Inaugural Address (4 Mar 1841)