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" If my acceptance of the office of Governor would serve my country, though my administration would be attended with the loss of personal credit and reputation, I would cheerfully undertake it. "

Christopher Gadsden

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" The present times require the vigor and the activity of the prime of life; but I feel the increasing infirmities of age to such a degree, that I am conscious I cannot serve you to advantage. "

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" No man in America ever strove more, and more successfully first to bring about a Congress in 1765, and then to support it ever afterwards than myself. "

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" My sentiments for the American cause, from the Stamp Act downward, have never changed... I am still of opinion that it is the cause of liberty and of human nature. "

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" I give no more paroles to British officers. "

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" The House of Commons, refused to receive the addresses of the colonies, when the matter was pending; besides, we hold our rights neither from them nor from the Lords. "

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" I gave my parole once, and it has been shamefully violated by the British Government; I shall not give another to people on whom no faith can be reposed. "

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" I therefore beg that you would indulge me with the liberty of declining the arduous trust. "

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