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George Washington: “I cannot conceive a rank more honorable than that which flows from the uncorrupted choice of a brave and free people—the…”

On the recordApril 29, 1789
I cannot conceive a rank more honorable than that which flows from the uncorrupted choice of a brave and free people—the purest source and original fountain of all power.
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George Washington
Independent · Virginia

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On the honor of being chosen by the people.

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