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Daniel E. Lungren: “Madison said it best. He talked about if--if men were angels, we wouldn't need government.”

On the recordApril 27, 2016
Madison said it best. He talked about if--if men were angels, we wouldn't need government.
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Daniel E. Lungren
California

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Lungren cites Madison to argue the necessity of government due to human flaws.

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