The Founders who crafted our Constitution and Bill of Rights were careful to draft a Constitution of limited powers - one that would protect Americans' liberty at all times - both in war, and in peace.

Al Franken
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  2. WHAT DO WE WANT?! PATIENCE! WHEN DO WE WANT IT?! NOW!

  3. Today I will masterbate! Okay, that was a mistake. I should have written "Today I will masterbate--if I want to!

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