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“The founders of this nation understood that private morality is the fount from whence sound public policy springs. Replying to Washington's first inaugural address, the Senate stated: "We feel, sir, the force and acknowledge the justness of the observation that the foundation of our national policy should be lain in private morality. If individuals be not influenced by moral principles it is in vain to look for public virtue."”

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Thomas G. West, born in 1945, is a renowned figure in the unknown field. His biography and contributions are not widely documented, but his influence in the field is significant. more

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