FACT CHECK: Did John Adams Say, âThere Are Two Ways To Conquer And Enslave A Nation. One Is By Sword. The Other Is By Debtâ? 4:48 PM 10/29/2019 Elias Atienza | Senior Reporter share on facebook tweet this share on facebook tweet this Elias Atienza Senior Reporter Follow Elias on Twitter Have a fact check suggestion? Send ideas to [email protected].