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Fear is the foundation of most government. - John Adams

Fear is the foundation of most government. – John Adams

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I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy…. – John Adams

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As the economy faces such difficulties, more tough questions need to be asked about what the Tories would do if elected. Their ideology of free markets and small government needs challenging. That has to be part of our job. – Lucy Powell

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I believe that smaller government is better government. But I also believe that in the areas where government does play a legitimate role, we should demand that it is done better. – Scott Walker

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