George Washington Quotes

The U.S. is a Government which to bigotry gives no sanction, to persecution no assistance.

George Washington

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• The U.S. is a Government which to bigotry gives no sanction, to persecution no assistance.

  

  George Washington
  • Giving
  • Government
  • Assistance