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- If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be. — Thomas Jefferson
- Nonetheless, we continue to be obsessed with finding or inventing a European nation which, as in the nation state, guarantees homogeneity and thus an appropriate form of democracy and centralized government. — Ulrich Beck
- Marriage is the most natural state of man, and... the state in which you will find solid happiness. — Benjamin Franklin
- Quality child care, health insurance coverage, and training make it possible for former welfare recipients to get, and keep, jobs. — Mel Carnahan
- Parents are key when it comes to keeping kids off drugs. Good parenting is the best anti-drug we have. — Mel Carnahan
- For our welfare reform efforts to be successful, we must empower local charitable organizations with the resources to address their local community needs. — Mel Carnahan