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In other words, a democratic government is the only one in which t

In other words, a democratic government is the only one in which those who vote for a tax can escape the obligation to pay it. – Alexis de Tocqueville

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The Israeli government has proved over the past year its commitment to peace, both in words and deeds. By contrast, the Palestinians are posing preconditions for renewing the diplomatic process in a way they have not done over the course of 16 years. – Benjamin Netanyahu

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When there is a lack of honor in government, the morals of the whole people are poisoned. – Herbert Hoover

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Under the doctrine of separation of powers, the manner in which the president personally exercises his assigned executive powers is not subject to questioning by another branch of government. – Richard M. Nixon

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