Quote by: Caleb Cushing

The right of petition, I have said, was not conferred on the People by the Constitution, but was a pre-existing right, reserved by the People out of the grants of power made to Congress.


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Author Bio


  • NameCaleb Cushing
  • DescriptionAmerican politician
  • BornJanuary 17, 1800
  • DiedJanuary 2, 1879
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionPolitician; Judge; Lawyer; Diplomat