Political Quotes

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Every weaker passion will disappear before that love of liberty and law for which the American people are distinguished above all others in the world.
Said by
Andrew Johnson
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Johnson expresses his belief in the American people's unique dedication to liberty and law.

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