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The goal to strive for is a poor government but a rich people
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"The goal to strive for is a poor government but a rich people"

- Andrew Johnson

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This quote by Andrew Johnson speaks with the concept of a government that is restricted in its scope and power, however permits its residents to be thriving and successful. Johnson was advocating for a federal government that was not overly invasive or oppressive, however instead provided the essential facilities and assistance for its citizens to grow. He believed that a federal government must not be a limitation to its citizens, but rather ought to offer the necessary resources and assistance for them to be successful. This quote speaks to the concept of a government that is not overly managing, but instead supplies the necessary assistance for its people to be thriving. Johnson was promoting for a federal government that was not oppressive, but instead supplied the essential resources and support for its residents to be successful. He believed that a government should not be a limitation to its people, however instead must offer the necessary resources and assistance for them to be successful. This quote speaks to the idea of a government that is not excessively controlling, however instead offers the needed assistance for its people to be prosperous.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Andrew Johnson between December 29, 1808 and July 31, 1875. He/she was a famous President from USA. The author also have 12 other quotes.

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