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Why has government been instituted at all? Because the passions of

Why has government been instituted at all? Because the passions of men will not conform to the dictates of reason and justice, without constraint. – Alexander Hamilton

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There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism. – Alexander Hamilton

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Constitutions should consist only of general provisions the reason is that they must necessarily be permanent, and that they cannot calculate for the possible change of things. – Alexander Hamilton

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When man lives under government, he is fallen, his worth is gone, and his nature tarnished. – Adam Weishaupt

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New York State is upside down and backwards high taxes and low performance. The New York State government was at one time a national model. Now, unfortunately, its a national disgrace. Sometimes, the corruption in Albany could even make Boss Tweed blush. – Andrew Cuomo

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Among the weeds choking out growth and good government are the hundreds of boards, commissions, and advisory committees that have sprouted over the years. They devour time, money, and energy far beyond any real contribution they make. – Mitch Daniels

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The only thing growing faster than the federal governments deficit is Chris Matthews man-crush on Barack Obama. – Tim Pawlenty

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