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George H.W. Bush: “Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence (I conjure you to believe me, fellow-citizens), the jealousy of a free…”

On the recordJanuary 17, 2017
Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence (I conjure you to believe me, fellow-citizens), the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake, since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

George Washington's warning about foreign influence in democracy remains relevant today.

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