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Government is not reason; it is not eloquence; it is force.

Justice must be the foundation of all government actions.

Peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations; entangling alliances with none.

The preservation of the sacred fire of liberty and the destiny of the republican model of government are justly considered as deeply, perhaps as finally, staked on the experiment entrusted to the hands of the American people.

The best and noblest form of government is that which is founded on the will of the people.

Justice is the constant and perpetual will to render every one his due.

Liberty is a precious gift that must be safeguarded by all.

The welfare of the people is the highest law.

An informed and active citizenry is essential for democracy.

A government that is not of the people is not a just government.

Patriotism is a commitment to the common good, not personal gain.

Liberty and justice are the cornerstones of our democracy.

Government must be responsive to the needs and wishes of its people.

Liberty and equality are the foundation of a just society.

The strength of our nation lies in the unity of its people.

Freedom is the most cherished of human rights.

Freedom is the right to do anything that does not infringe upon the rights of others.

The future of our country depends on the wisdom of its leaders.