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Thomas Paine: Republican government is no other than government established and conducted for the interest of the public, as well…

On the recordJanuary 1, 1791
Republican government is no other than government established and conducted for the interest of the public, as well individually as collectively.
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Thomas Paine

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Paine defines republican government as one established and conducted solely for the collective and individual interest of the public.

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