All men are born equally free and independent, and have certain natural, inherent, and inalienable rights, among which are the rights of enjoying and defending life and liberty, of acquiring, possessing and protecting property, and of pursuing and obtaining... Papers Relating to the Annexation of the Hawaiian Islands to the United States - Page 51 by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Foreign Relations - 1893 - 261 pages Full view - About this book