A government which cannot protect its humblest citizens from outrage and injury is unworthy of the name and ought not to command the support of a free people. (Charles E. Nash)

A government which cannot protect its humblest citizens from outrage and injury is unworthy of the name and ought not to command the support of a free people.

Charles E. Nash

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