"It is a principle universally agreed upon, that all powers not given are retained."
— George Nicholas

January 1, 1970

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Speech given at the Virginia Ratifying Convention (6-10-1788); per Elliot, Jonathan; The Debates, Resolutions, and Other Proceedings, in Convention, Vol 2; Page 196