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Governments first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives
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"Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives"

- Ronald Reagan

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This quote by Ronald Reagan stresses the value of the government's function in securing its citizens. He is suggesting that the federal government must focus on the safety and security of its individuals over other matters. This means that the federal government ought to focus on providing a safe and safe environment for its residents, instead of trying to manage their lives. Reagan is recommending that the federal government should not be associated with the personal decisions of its residents, but should rather concentrate on offering them with the necessary resources and defense to ensure their safety. He is likewise suggesting that the federal government needs to not be associated with the daily lives of its people, however must instead focus on offering them with the needed resources and defense to guarantee their safety. Reagan's quote is a pointer that the government need to focus on the security and security of its citizens over other matters.

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Ronald Reagan This quote is written / told by Ronald Reagan between February 6, 1911 and June 5, 2004. He was a famous President from USA. The author also have 93 other quotes.

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