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“Here is a good bill that's needed in America. If it's unconstitutional, let the U.S. Supreme Court reverse its opinion and get in line with New Hampshire and that will make it constitutional.”

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Meldrim Thomson, Jr.
Meldrim Thomson, Jr.

Meldrim Thomson, Jr. (March 8, 1912 – April 19, 2001) was an American politician who served as the 75th Governor of New Hampshire from 1973 to 1979. A Republican, he was known for his conservative stance and anti-tax policies, promoting budget balance and administrative reform. His tenure marked the state's transition from an agricultural to a modern service economy. more

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