Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-1] of 1 A Framer quotesA Framer QuotesA Framer Under every government the [last] resort of the people, is an appeal to the sword; whether to defend themselves against the open attacks of a foreign enemy, or to check the insidious encroachments of domestic foes. Whenever a people ... entrust the defence of their country to a regular, standing army, composed of mercenaries, the power of that country will remain under the direction of the most wealthy citizens.~ A Framer Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print