Oliver Wolcott Professions : Former Governor of Connecticut Born : November 20, 1726 Died : December 1, 1797 Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by Oliver Wolcott The Constitution enjoins an oath upon all the officers of the United States. This is a direct appeal to that God Who is the avenger of perjury. Such an appeal to Him is a full acknowledgement of His being and providence. Oliver Wolcott perjury constitution united-states Knowledge and liberty are so prevalent in this country, that I do not believe that the United States would ever be disposed to establish one religious sect, and lay all others under legal disabilities. But as we know not what may take place hereafter, and any such test would be exceedingly injurious to the rights of free citizens, I cannot think it altogether superfluous to have added a clause, which secures us from the possibility of such oppression. Oliver Wolcott religious country father Similar Authors Abraham A. Ribicoff former-governor-of-connecticut Chester Bowles former-governor-of-connecticut Ella T. Grasso former-governor-of-connecticut Jodi Rell former-governor-of-connecticut John G. Rowland former-governor-of-connecticut Wilbur Lucius Cross former-governor-of-connecticut All Authors
