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This republic represents the greatest basis for that universal socialist order, the creation of which is at the present time the historic task of the International Proletariat.

The principles and policy of these Presidents were marked by the most enlarged and comprehensive statesmanship, promoting the highest interests of the Republic.

It is important for people to be able to read all sides of every question; for a feeling of national unity does not come from one-sided or inadequate information, but from a sense of freedom impartially secured and of opportunity equalized by a just government.

Toleration and liberty are the foundations of a great republic.

If we want the Republic to be solid, we must first build its foundation. We need not look abroad for this foundation; we should seek it in the hearts of all the people of the nation.

A republic - if you can keep it - is about limitation, and for good reason, because we are mortal and our actions are imperfect.

I have always reckoned the dignity of the republic of first importance and preferable to life.

We need to discuss the basis of a new form of trust built on a meaningful form of citizenship appropriate for a republic.

There is no question but that the laws and principles which Solon laid down both foreshadowed and prepared the way for all republics of later ages, including our own.

I am faithfully devoted to the Republic but will not serve it at the expense of my conscience and my honor.