When government accepts responsibility for people, then people no longer take responsibility for themselves.
George PatakiFreedom of speech is one of the greatest American liberties, and I hope this pardon serves as a reminder of the precious freedoms we are fighting to preserve as we continue to wage the war on terror.
George PatakiAnd one of the frustrating parts, but it's an inherent part of our democracy, is we have separation of powers.
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