The office of government is not to confer happiness, but to give m

The office of government is not to confer happiness, but to give men the opportunity to work out happiness for themselves. – William Ellery Channing

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Democracy is an experiment, and the right of the majority to rule is no more inherent than the right of the minority to rule; and unless the majority represents sane, righteous, unselfish public sentiment, it has no inherent right. – William Allen White (Thanks, Bob)

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The happiest thing that can be said about democracy… is that it is one of the few systems that has been willing to risk a long period of confusion and mixed purposes for the sake of giving man a chance to grow up in mind and responsibility. – H.A. Overstreet

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While approximately one in every 400 children and adolescents have Type I diabetes recent Government reports indicate that one in every three children born in 2000 will suffer from obesity, which as noted is a predominant Type II precursor. – Tim Holden

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Americans want government that is leaner, more efficient, and less intrusive into their personal lives. – Rick Perry

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A reporters ability to keep the bond of confidentiality often enables him to learn the hidden or secret aspects of government. – Bob Woodward

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Almost all the fans I meet are pretty cool people. Theyre intelligent and tend to think about things a bit more than your average rocknroll fans: sensible people I wouldnt mind having a drink with. – Peter Buck

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Understanding the laws of nature does not mean that we are immune to their operations. – David Gerrold

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