"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them."

Happiness, Government, People, Americans

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"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them."

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