"Confederated Republics when the federal hand is not possessed of absorbing power may permit the existance of freedom whilst it preserves Union, Strength, and Safety ; such amendments there- fore as may secure against the annihilation of the State Governments we devoutly wish to see adopted —"

USA Pres. & Sen. Richard Henry Lee (USA Founder) & Sen. William Grayson

Source:

https://archive.org/details/cu31924092892201/page/508/mode/2up?view=theater