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"Well may the boldest fear and the wisest tremble when incurring responsibilities on which may depend our country's peace and prosperity, and in some degree the hopes and happiness of the whole human family."
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"Children see beauty in everything."

"Mothers care in volumes of tears and earnestness of prayers and a depth of emotion others cannot fathom."

"Never sever ties with a family member you once loved. Each of you might be on different spiritual paths, but both trails are leading you home."

"You are evidence of your mother's strength, especially if you are a rebellious knucklehead and regardless she has always maintained her sanity."
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"Minorities have a right to appeal to the Constitution as a shield against such oppression."

"Under the benignant providence of Almighty God the representatives of the States and of the people are again brought together to deliberate for the public good."

"No president who performs his duties faithfully and conscientiously can have any leisure."

"Foreign powers do not seem to appreciate the true character of our government."

"With me it is exceptionally true that the Presidency is no bed of roses."

"The passion for office among members of Congress is very great, if not absolutely disreputable, and greatly embarrasses the operations of the Government. They create offices by their own votes and then seek to fill them themselves."

"Peace, plenty, and contentment reign throughout our borders, and our beloved country presents a sublime moral spectacle to the world."
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