05/26/1988
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"Freedom is a way that is plain, peaceful, generous, just—a way which, if followed, the world will forever applaud, and God must forever bless."
"Our institutions form an important epoch in the history of the civilized world."
"no duty of the Federal Government is more important than the defense of this Republic."
"To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace."