A prevalent tendency to disregard the limited mission of this [government] power and duty should be steadfastly resisted, to the end that the lesson should be constantly enforced that, though the people support the Government, the Government should not support the people.
Bacon argues against government support for citizens, citing Grover Cleveland's historical perspective.
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After 30 years in the Air Force and 10 years in Congress, it’s time to spend my future with the love of my life, our four kids, and our wonderful grandchildren.
This can get our troops killed. Secure phones are mandatory for these kinds of communications.
I think if we get 60 votes in the Senate, they'll put pressure on the House to look at this.
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