The internal effects of a mutable policy are still more calamitous. It…

James Madison
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The internal effects of a mutable policy are still more calamitous. It poisons the blessings of liberty itself. ✨ The Federalist on the New Constitution.
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The internal effects of a mutable policy are still more calamitous. It poisons the blessings of liberty itself. ✨ The Federalist on the New Constitution.

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