If the people should elect,... by Gouverneur Morris, an American Statesman

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“If the people should elect, they will never fail to prefer some man of distinguished character, or services; some man, if he might so speak of continental reputation.”

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Name: Gouverneur Morris

Nationality: American

Date of Birth: Jan 31, 1752

Date of Death: Nov 8, 1816

Profession: Statesman

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