A sincere and steadfast co-operation in promoting such a reconstructio…

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A sincere and steadfast co-operation in promoting such a reconstruction of our political system as would provide for the permanent liberty and happiness of the United States. ✨ James Madison, Ralph Ketcham Selected Writings of James Madison, Hackett Publishing
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