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The powers of Congress are totally inadequate to preserve the balance between the respective States, and oblige them to do those things which are essential for their own welfare or for the general good.

Henry Knox

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Henry Knox
Age: 56 †
Born: 1750
Born: July 25
Died: 1806
Died: October 21
Former United States Secretary Of War
Military Officer
Politician
Boston
Massachusetts
Congress
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