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Cord Byrd: It also illustrates that Jefferson was embarrassed by what he had said, and later he said he was embarrassed by it. But…

On the recordFebruary 9, 1995
It also illustrates that Jefferson was embarrassed by what he had said, and later he said he was embarrassed by it. But he said because of the laws of necessity the means sometimes are worthy of the end.
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Cord Byrd
Florida

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Discussing Thomas Jefferson's views on necessity and morality.

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