Quote by Mark Twain

It could probably be shown by facts and figures that there is no distinctly native American criminal class except Congress.

It could probably be shown by facts and figures that there i

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This quote by Mark Twain suggests that statistics and evidence could demonstrate that the only criminal class in America is Congress itself, implying that the government officials who comprise this body engage in corrupt or unethical behavior. Twain likely employs sarcasm and exaggeration to criticize the perceived dishonesty and wrongdoings of politicians, insinuating that they are the primary source of criminal activity in American society.

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