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"The second office of this government is honorable and easy, the first is but a splendid misery."

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About Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson was an American statesman, principal author of the Declaration of Independence, and the third president of the United States. He also served as the first U.S. secretary of state and second vice president.

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