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# Jon Mecham

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##  Quotes by Jon Mecham

> [“Our greatest leaders are neither dreamers nor dictators: They are, like Jefferson, those who articulate national aspirations yet master the mechanics of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jon-mecham/our-greatest-leaders-are-neither-dreamers-nor-dictators-they-are-like/)

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