“I don't agree with the libertarians. I want my security first. I'll deal with all the details after that.”

— Trent Lott

On security versus liberty, as quoted in The Philadelphia Inquirer http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/breaking_news/13427302.htm (17 December 2005). <br class="br">c.f. Benjamin Franklin, "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." <br class="br">2000s

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