George Mason
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"When the same man, or set of men, holds the sword and the purse, there is an end to Liberty." -- George Mason
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George Mason IV (December 11, 1725 - October 7, 1792) was an American Patriot, statesman and a delegate from Virginia to the U.S. Constitutional Convention. Along with James Madison, he is called the "Father of the United States Bill of Rights." For these reasons he is considered one of the "Founding Fathers" Of the United States -- Wikipedia