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Jim Sensenbrenner: I am reminded of Ben Franklin's comment that those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary…

On the recordMay 30, 2012
I am reminded of Ben Franklin's comment that those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
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Jim Sensenbrenner
Republican · Wisconsin

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Sensenbrenner emphasizes the importance of liberty over temporary safety.

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