On the recordSeptember 18, 1796
An informed and active citizenry is essential for democracy.
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The prosperity of a nation depends on the integrity of its institutions.
I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.