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Democracy Quote by John Wayne

“Republic . . . it means people can live free, talk free, go or come, buy or sell, be drunk or sober, however they choose.” quote by John Wayne — Download Open image

“Republic . . . it means people can live free, talk free, go or come, buy or sell, be drunk or sober, however they choose.”

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