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Matt Blunt

We stand in the shadow of Jefferson who believed that a society founded upon the rule of law and liberty was dependent upon public education and the diffusion of knowledge.

Matt Blunt

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Matt Blunt is saying that Thomas Jefferson thought a free and fair society could only exist if its citizens were educated and informed. This means that having laws and freedom relies on people understanding their rights and responsibilities through learning.

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