"Inertia is a powerful force in human and political affairs."

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"Yeah, it's more like playing what you think is appropriate for the moment. It's not about trying to force any particular style within the parameters - and the parameters we play in are pretty large!"

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"When liberty is taken away by force it can be restored by force. When it is relinquished voluntarily by default it can never be recovered."

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"I do feel we can create more jobs and opportunities for Jersey City residents, but in the spirit of free enterprise, I do not think it is right to force companies to hire a fixed percentage of local residents."

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"Force is not a remedy."

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"Force does not constitute right... obedience is due only to legitimate powers."

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"Who overcomes by force, hath overcome but half his foe."

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