Smaller States

Famous quotes containing the words smaller and/or states:

    For my own part I think no innocent species of wit or pleasantry should be suppressed: and that a good pun may be admitted among the smaller excellencies of lively conversation.
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    Nullification ... means insurrection and war; and the other states have a right to put it down.
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