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Al Franken: If men were angels, there would be no need for government. I think that's Madison.

On the recordSeptember 22, 2009
If men were angels, there would be no need for government. I think that's Madison.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

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Franken reflects on the necessity of government due to human imperfections.

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