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“Government is nothing more than the combined force of society, or the united power of the multitude, for the peace, order, safety, good and happiness of the people.” quote by John Adams — Download Open image

“Government is nothing more than the combined force of society, or the united power of the multitude, for the peace, order, safety, good and happiness of the people.”

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