John Adams Quote

The fundamental law of the militia is, that it be created, directed and commanded by the laws, and ever for the support of the laws.


A Defence of the Constitutions of Government of the United States of America (ed. 1794)


The fundamental law of the militia is, that it be created, directed and commanded by the laws, and ever for the support of the laws.

The fundamental law of the militia is, that it be created, directed and commanded by the laws, and ever for the support of the laws.

The fundamental law of the militia is, that it be created, directed and commanded by the laws, and ever for the support of the laws.

The fundamental law of the militia is, that it be created, directed and commanded by the laws, and ever for the support of the laws.