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On the recordSeptember 30, 2020
And James Madison was very clear about this when he said that those who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power that knowledge gives.
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Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Raskin cites Madison to stress the importance of knowledge for effective governance and lawmaking.

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