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The chief duty of government is to keep the peace and stand out of the sunshine of the people

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"The chief duty of government is to keep the peace and stand out of the sunshine of the people"

- James A. Garfield

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This quote is written / told by James A. Garfield between November 19, 1831 and September 19, 1881. He/she was a famous President from USA. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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