“The law established by the Creator, which has existed from the beginning, extends over the whole globe, is everywhere and at all times binding upon mankind [humanity].” ~ Rufus King

Rufus King was was an American lawyer and statesman. He was a delegate for Massachusetts to the Continental Congress. In 1787, he attended the Constitutional Convention and was one of the signers of the United States Constitution. He later represented New York in the Senate, served as Minister to Britain, and was the Federalist candidate for both Vice President and President of the United States.