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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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The care of human life and happiness, and not their destruction, is the first and only object of good government. – Thomas Jefferson

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A Bill of Rights is what the people are entitled to against every government, and what no just government should refuse, or rest on inference. – Thomas Jefferson

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Large legislative bodies resolve themselves into coteries, and coteries into jealousies. – Napoleon Bonaparte

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Anyone who thinks that the vice-president can take a position independent of the president of his administration simply has no knowledge of politics or government. You are his choice in a political marriage, and he expects your absolute loyalty. – Hubert H. Humphrey

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The labour movement had the best opportunity in 50 years to transform not merely an industrial situation and win an important battle for workers in struggle, but an opportunity to change the government of the day. – Arthur Scargill

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