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On March 23rd, 1775 Patrick Henry addressed the Virginia Convention. At
the time, Virginia had not year committed her troops to the fight against the British.

Patrick Henry saw no other option than war with Britain. He took to the floor of the
Convention, in hopes of inspiring his fellow Virginians to join in the struggle for independence.

Sir, we have done everything that could be done, to avert the storm which is now coming
on. Our supplications have been disregarded; and we have been spurned, with contempt, from
the foot of the throne. In vain, after these things, may we indulge the fond hope of peace
and reconciliation. If we wish to be free, if we mean to preserve inviolate those inestimable
privileges for which we have been so long contending, if we mean not basely to abandon
the noble struggle in which we have been so long engaged, we must fight! I repeat it,
sir, we must fight!
They tell us, sir, that we are weak; unable to cope with so formidable an adversary. Sir,
we are not weak if we make a proper use of those means which the God of nature hath placed
in our power. Besides, sir, we shall not fight our battles alone. There is a just God who
presides over the destinies of nations; and who will raise up friends to fight our battles
for us. The war is inevitable and let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come.

Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace, but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The
next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding
arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to
be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course
others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!

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