"If I may so express myself, that no Wall of words, that no mound of parchment can be so formed as to stand against the sweeping torrent of boundless ambition on the side, aided by the sapping current of corrupted morals on the other."
by:
George Washington
(1732-1799) Founding Father, 1st US President, 'Father of the Country'
Source:
Draft of Inaugural Speech of George Washngton, April 30, 1789
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I like it a lot ! ! ! Very prophetic
 -- Mike,, Norwalk     
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    Same as it ever was, apparently ...  Vigilance has always been key  watch the watchers!
     -- E Archer, NYC     
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    Not true, we will find those secure words and supporting documentation that will guide us on our path to our destiny and legacy as the species of "promise."
     -- Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown     
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