"In every society in human history, including the United States, those in power seek to imbue themselves with the attributes of religion and patriotism as a way of getting greater support for their policy and insulating themselves from any criticism.“
-George J. Mitchell
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![In every society in human history, including the United States, those in power seek to imbue themselves with the attributes of religion and patriotism as a way of getting greater support for their policy and insulating themselves from any criticism.](/_next/image?url=%2Fquotes%2Fgeorge-j-mitchell%2F152650.png&w=1200&q=75)