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Republicans believe every day is the Fourth of July, but the democrats
believe every day is April 15.
Ronald Reagan

Every child in America should be acquainted with his own country. He should read books that furnish him with ideas that will
be useful to him in life and practice. As soon as he opens his lips, he should rehearse the history of his own country.
Noah Webster, On the Education of Youth in America, 1788

I am not worried about the deficit. It is big enough to take care of
itself.
Ronald Reagan

The only time I feel alive is when I\'m painting.
Vincent Van Gogh