Political Quotes

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Before you neglect an election Count the Cost --If the loss of your Vote should prove the loss of an election of a single man, then will you not have Counted the Cost.
Said by
David Daggett
Federalist · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Daggett urges voters to consider the potential consequences of not participating in elections, stressing the importance of their vote.

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