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Americas greatness is not found in the size of its government. Americas greatness resides in the hearts and the minds of
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"America's greatness is not found in the size of its government. America's greatness resides in the hearts and the minds of the people"

- Rick Perry

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This quote by Rick Perry speaks to the concept that the achievement of America is not determined by the size of its government, however rather by the people who make up the country. He is suggesting that the strength of America depends on the collective spirit of its people. He is highlighting the importance of the individual and the power of the cumulative. He is likewise suggesting that the federal government should not be the sole factor of the country's greatness, however rather individuals must be the driving force. He is highlighting the value of the private and the cumulative in producing a strong and prosperous nation. He is suggesting that the government should not be the sole determinant of the country's achievement, but rather individuals should be the driving force. He is stressing the value of the specific and the cumulative in producing a strong and flourishing country. He is suggesting that the achievement of America is not found in the size of its federal government, however rather in the hearts and minds of its individuals.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Rick Perry somewhere between March 4, 1950 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 64 other quotes.

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