Quotes by Famous Americans Past and Present
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Quotes by Famous Americans Past and Present
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Andrew Johnson Quotes Click here for Andrew Johnson books Andrew Johnson : A Biography (Signature Series) "There are no good laws but such as repeal other laws." "There are some who lack confidence in the integrity and capacity of the people to govern themselves. To all who entertain such fears I will most respectfully say that I entertain none... If a man is not capable, and is not to be trusted with the government of himself, is he to be trusted with the government of others... Who, then, will govern? The answer must be, Man — for we have no angels in the shape of men, as yet, who are willing to take charge of our political affairs." "No, gentlemen, if I am to be shot at, I want no man to be in the way of the bullet." "I am a-goin' for to tell you here to-day; yes, I'm a-goin for to tell you all, that I'm a plebian! I glory in it; I am a plebian!" "I think I have had sorrow enough without having my bank account examined by a Committee of Congress." "Legislation can neither be wise nor just which seeks the welfare of a single interest at the expense and to the injury of many and varied interests at least equally important and equally deserving the considerations of Congress." "The goal to strive for is a poor government but a rich people." "Certainly the Government of the United States is a limited government, and so is every State government a limited government." "Our Government springs from and was made for the people — not the people for the Government. To them it owes allegiance; from them it must derive its courage, strength, and wisdom." "Honest conviction is my courage; the Constitution is my guide." |
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