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" Ninety eight percent of the adults in this country are decent, hardworking, honest Americans. It's the other lousy two percent that get all the publicity. But then, we elected them. "

Lily Tomlin

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" But no one has yet succeeded in reducing the size or scope of the federal government. "

" I like being a foreigner. For me, to live in California is very pleasant - I'm more comfortable not feeling a part of everything, not feeling responsible for the government or the roads or the health system. "

" A little group of willful men, representing no opinion but their own, have rendered the great government of the United States helpless and contemptible. "

" I had watched for many years and seen how a few rich families held much of Argentina's wealth and power in their hands. So Peron and the government brought in an eight hour working day, sickness pay and fair wages to give poor workers a fair go . "

" I believe however that peace is attainable regardless of the Arabs mentality, society or government. "

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" I am committed to working towards a more transparent, accountable, and ethical federal government worthy of the public's trust. "

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