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The only sure bulwark of continuing liberty is a government strong enough to protect the interests of the people, and a
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"The only sure bulwark of continuing liberty is a government strong enough to protect the interests of the people, and a people strong enough and well enough informed to maintain its sovereign control over the goverment"

- Franklin D. Roosevelt

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This quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of a strong government and an informed and engaged citizenry in order to keep a complimentary society. He recommends that the only way to make sure the extension of liberty is for the government to be strong enough to protect the interests of individuals, and for the people to be strong enough and educated enough to preserve control over the government. This implies that the federal government ought to be held liable to the people, and that the people must be educated and involved in the political procedure. This quote works as a reminder that the conservation of liberty requires a balance of power between the government and individuals.

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Franklin D. Roosevelt This quote is written / told by Franklin D. Roosevelt between January 30, 1882 and April 12, 1945. He was a famous President from USA. The author also have 69 other quotes.

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