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Thomas Jefferson Quotes: I believe the states can best govern our home concerns, and the general government our foreign ones.
         

I believe the states can best govern our home concerns, and the general government our foreign ones.


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I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.

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The government you elect is the government you deserve.

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