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Mark DeSaulnier: if people were angels there would be no need for government.

On the recordFebruary 14, 2024
if people were angels there would be no need for government.
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Mark DeSaulnier
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

DeSaulnier emphasizes the necessity of government due to human imperfections.

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