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"I stand for strict economy in governmental affairs."
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"Civilization transformed man from a food gatherer to a gatherer of pieces of paper: diplomas, employment contracts, money, etc."

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"The State of Virginia is similar to a great business corporation... and should be conducted with the same efficiency and economy as any private business."
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