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4761. LIFE, Right to.—

We hold these
truths to be self-evident: that all men are
created equal; that they are endowed by their
Creator with inherent [309] and inalienable rights;
that among these are life, liberty and the
pursuit of happiness.—
Declaration of Independence as Drawn by Jefferson.

 
[309]

Congress struck out “inherent and” and inserted
“certain”.—Editor.