Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2007 10:51:32 GMT -5
THANK YOU VETERANS -- FREEDOM IS NEVER FREE
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THE COST OF FREEDOM IS BOUGHT WITH THE BLOOD OF PATRIOTS
FREEDOM IS NEVER FREE
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Mr. President . . . we have done everything that could be done to avert the storm which is now coming on. There is no longer any room for hope. If we wish to be free . . . we must fight! An appeal to arms and to the God of hosts is all that is left us!
"They tell us, sir, that we are weak . . . Sir, we are not weak . . . the millions of people, armed in the holy cause of liberty, and in such a country as we possess, are invincible by any force which our enemy can send against us.
"Besides, sir, we shall not fight our battles alone. There is a just God who presides over the destinies of nations . . . The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. Besides, sir . . . it is now too late to retire from the contest. There is no retreat but in submission and slavery! The war is inevitable -- and let it come!
"The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!" -- Patrick Henry, 1736-1799
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FREEDOM IS NEVER FREE
