If Men are to be precluded from offering their Sentiments on a matter, which may involve the most serious and alarming consequences, that can invite the consideration of Mankind, reason is of no use to us; the freedom of Speech may be taken away, and dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep, to the Slaughter.

George Washington (1732–1799) American military leader, Founding Father, US President (1789–1797)

Speech to the Officers at Newburgh (15 Mar 1783)
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