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Founding Fathers Quotes

A lady asked Dr. Franklin Well Doctor what have we got a republic or a monarchy — A republic, replied the Doctor, if you
can keep it.
Anonymous, from Farrand\'s Records of the Federal Convention of 1787

Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed there are many rewards,
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Ronald Reagan

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Cabinet meeting.
Ronald Reagan