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The growth of modern constitutional government compels for its suc

The growth of modern constitutional government compels for its successful practice the exercise of reason and considerate judgment by the individual citizens who constitute the electorate. – Elihu Root

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The point of departure of the process to which we wish to contribute is the fact that war is the natural reaction of human nature in the savage state, while peace is the result of acquired characteristics. – Elihu Root

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Peace
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Elihu Root
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Nothing is more important in the preservation of peace than to secure among the great mass of the people living under constitutional government a just conception of the rights which their nation has against others and of the duties their nation owes to others. – Elihu Root

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Peace
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Elihu Root
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The less government interferes with private pursuits, the better for general prosperity. – Martin Van Buren

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Government

You cant fall back on the private sector and say, You take care of the nations banking system. Thats a fundamental function of the government, the Federal Reserve, the Treasury and the FDIC, etc. All of those agencies have a major role to play there. – Dick Cheney

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Government

Americas greatness is not found in the size of its government. Americas greatness resides in the hearts and the minds of the people. – Rick Perry

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Government

There are no necessary evils in government. Its evils exist only in its abuses. – Andrew Jackson

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Government

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The Philippines is a terrible name, coming from Spain. Phillip II was the father of the inquisition, who I believe died of syphilis. It is my great regret that we didnt change the name of our country. – Imelda Marcos

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There are no uninteresting things, there are only uninterested people. – G. K. Chesterton

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