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Our political institutions work remarkably well. They are designed

Our political institutions work remarkably well. They are designed to clang against each other. The noise is democracy at work. – Michael Novak

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We really feel happier when things look bleak. Hope is endurance. Hope is holding on and going on and trusting in the Lord. – Michael Novak

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