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Quote by Thomas Jefferson
The republican is the only form of government which is not eternal

The republican is the only form of government which is not eternally at open or secret war with the rights of mankind. – Thomas Jefferson

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It is our duty still to endeavor to avoid war but if it shall actually take place, no matter by whom brought on, we must defend ourselves. If our house be on fire, without inquiring whether it was fired from within or without, we must try to extinguish it. – Thomas Jefferson

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