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Here, again, as I conceive, gentlemen forget that this government is a republican one, resting exclusively in the intell
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"Here, again, as I conceive, gentlemen forget that this government is a republican one, resting exclusively in the intelligence and virtue of the People"

- Caleb Cushing

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This quote by Caleb Cushing speaks to the significance of the people in a republican government. He is recommending that the federal government is just as strong as individuals who make it up. He is stressing the demand for the people to be intelligent and virtuous in order to make sure the success of the federal government. He is likewise recommending that the people must not neglect their obligation to the federal government and ought to be actively involved in its success. Cushing is stressing the significance of individuals in a republican government as well as exactly how their intelligence and also virtue are essential for its success. He is reminding the people that they are the structure of the government and that they ought to take their duty seriously. He is likewise suggesting that individuals ought to not forget their function in the government as well as ought to be actively associated with its success.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Caleb Cushing between January 17, 1800 and January 2, 1879. He/she was a famous Diplomat from USA. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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