Quote by Ron Paul

Back a hundred years ago, especially around Woodrow Wilson, what happened in this country is we took freedom and we chopped it into pieces.

Back a hundred years ago, especially around Woodrow Wilson,

Summary

This quote suggests that about a hundred years ago, particularly during Woodrow Wilson's presidency, significant measures were taken in the United States to restrict or limit individual freedoms. The statement implies that the concept of freedom was fragmented and compromised during that time, possibly due to the introduction of policies or laws that curtailed certain liberties.

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Freedom

By Ron Paul

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