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" We draw our Presidents from the people. It is a wholesome thing for them to return to the people. I came from them. I wish to be one of them again. "

Calvin Coolidge

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" They criticize me for harping on the obvious; if all the folks in the United States would do the few simple things they know they ought to do, most of our big problems would take care of themselves. "

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