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James Madison Quotes: Liberty may be endangered by the abuse of liberty, but also by the abuse of power.
         

Liberty may be endangered by the abuse of liberty, but also by the abuse of power.


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Liberty may be endangered by the abuse of liberty, but also by the abuse of power.
         



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