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In the long run, the public interest depends on private virtue.
James Q. Wilson
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About James Q. Wilson

James Q. Wilson was a Politician from United States (1931–2012).

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This quote is attributed to James Q. Wilson, a Politician from United States.
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James Q. Wilson lived from 1931 – 2012.