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It could probably be shown by facts and figures that there is no distinctly native criminal class except Congress
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"It could probably be shown by facts and figures that there is no distinctly native criminal class except Congress"

- Mark Twain

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Mark Twain's quote is a funny jab at the political class of his time. He suggests that Congress is the only criminal class in the United States, recommending that they are the only ones who are breaking the law. He implies that the members of Congress are the only ones who are not following the laws of the country, and that they are the only ones who are participating in criminal activities. Twain's quote is a criticism of the political class and their absence of accountability and duty. He suggests that the members of Congress are not held to the exact same requirements as the rest of the population, and that they are not held accountable for their actions. Twain's quote is a reminder that the political class need to be held to the exact same standards as the rest of the population, and that they need to be held liable for their actions.

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Mark Twain This quote is written / told by Mark Twain between November 30, 1835 and April 21, 1910. He was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 178 other quotes.

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