Quote by George Washington
The basis of our political system is the right of the people to ma

The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government. – George Washington

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If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known, that we are at all times ready for War. – George Washington

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We are persuaded that good Christians will always be good citizens, and that where righteousness prevails among individuals the Nation will be great and happy. Thus while just government protects all in their religious rights, true religion affords to government its surest support. – George Washington

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Over grown military establishments are under any form of government inauspicious to liberty, and are to be regarded as particularly hostile to republican liberty. – George Washington

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I honestly do not know if civil disobedience has any effect on the government. I can promise you it has a great effect on the person who chooses to do it. – Martin Sheen

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Government

When government disappears, its not as if paradise will take its place. When governments are gone, other interests will take their place. – Lawrence Lessig

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Christmas is the time when kids tell Santa what they want and adults pay for it. Deficits are when adults tell government what they want and their kids pay for it. – Richard Lamm

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Riding on gardenias embracing rainbows… – Claudia Adrienne Grandi, 1974

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Ive never been bashful to say that Im not really interested in Formula One. When I lived in England, its all I wanted to do and I thought that anything else would somehow be a compromise to my dreams. But then when I came back to the States, I realised how much I loved being back in the States. – Danica Patrick

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There is one thing even more vital to science than intelligent methods and that is, the sincere desire to find out the truth, whatever it may be. – Charles Pierce

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I believe in faith, family and country. I really keep it that simple. – Sean Hannity

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