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The advancement & diffusion of Knowledge, which is the only Guardian of true liberty.

James Madison

1825

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Madison, James. "Political Observations, 20 Apr. 1795." Founders Online, National Archives. Founders.archives.gov/documents/Madison/01-15-02-0423.

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Madison, James. Letter to George Thomson. 30 June 1825.

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