Quote by Thomas Jefferson

The will of the people is the only legitimate foundation of any government, and to protect its free expression should be our first object.

The will of the people is the only legitimate foundation of

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of the people's will as the rightful basis for any government. It suggests that a government's authority relies on the consent and support of the people it governs. The quote also emphasizes the need to safeguard the freedom of expression for the will of the people to be openly expressed. Overall, it puts forth the idea that promoting and defending the freedom of expression should be a top priority in order to maintain a legitimate and effective government.

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Freedom

By Thomas Jefferson

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