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The signers knew that well; more important still, the people whom they represented knew it.
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gutenberg.orgCalvin Coolidge: “The signers knew that well; more important still, the people whom they represented knew it.”
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This quote emphasizes the awareness of both the signers of the Declaration and the people they represented regarding their responsibilities.
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