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Adams thus expressed his opinion of the state of public affairs: "The late session of Congress has been painful to me beyond all former experience, by the demonstration it has given of degenerating institutions.
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Quincy shares his distress over the decline of institutions during a congressional session.
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I have no doubt our citizens will rally a second time round the standard of Common Sense.
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He dismissed from office, without trial, without charge, and without fault, faithful and able men.
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