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Thomas Jefferson Quotes: The Tree of Liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrant. It is its natural manure.
         

The Tree of Liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrant. It is its natural manure.


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The Tree of Liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrant. It is its natural manure.
         



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