It has never endured any time it's been tried, which is a government of, by and for the people. And Lincoln questioned the in Gettysburg, you know, will. Will a nation of by and for the people long endure? The founders said the Constitution is not sufficient to secure a nation unless it's led by virtuous people. The founders and I think historians as well, recognize that this is something that hasn't been tried at great length. Going 250 years, I think is a record. (02:27–02:35)
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Asserts that the U.S. Constitution alone cannot secure the nation without virtuous leadership.
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