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" I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. "

Thomas Jefferson

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" I hope we shall crush in its birth the aristocracy of our monied corporations which dare already to challenge our government to a trial by strength, and bid defiance to the laws of our country. "

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" The republican is the only form of government which is not eternally at open or secret war with the rights of mankind. "

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