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Andy Barr: Of course in the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson talked about the fact that governments are instituted…

On the recordOctober 20, 2015
Of course in the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson talked about the fact that governments are instituted among men deriving their just powers from the consent of the government.
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Andy Barr
Republican · Kentucky

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Barr emphasizes the importance of consent in governance, referencing Jefferson's ideals.

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