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James Madison Quotes: To suppose that any form of government will secure liberty or happiness without any virtue in the people, is a chimerical idea.
         

To suppose that any form of government will secure liberty or happiness without any virtue in the people, is a chimerical idea.


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To suppose that any form of government will secure liberty or happiness without any virtue in the people, is a chimerical idea.
         



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