Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 6, 2012
At the conclusion of the Constitutional Convention, Benjamin Franklin asked, 'What have you wrought?' He answered, 'Republic, if you can keep it.'
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Phil Roe
Tennessee

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Roe emphasizes the importance of maintaining the republic's principles.

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