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On the recordDecember 10, 2019
Liberty may be endangered by the abuse of liberty but also by the abuse of power.
Said by
Joe Neguse
Democratic · Colorado

Editor's note · Context

Cites James Madison to emphasize the dangers of power abuse.

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