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Sophia Nelson on 'Redefining Freedom' and living up to America's founding principles
When asked what sort of government the United States had, Benjamin Franklin famously said, "A republic, if you can keep it." Like many, columnist Sophia Nelson has been wondering how well we have kept it. Her new book, "Redefining Freedom," seeks to answer that question and provide recommendations for how we can adapt America's founding principles. Ali Rogin sat down with Nelson to discuss more.
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According to PBS News’s source item, Sophia Nelson on ‘Redefining Freedom’ and living up to America’s founding principles, When asked what sort of government the United States had, Benjamin Franklin famously said, “A republic, if you can keep it.” Like many, columnist Sophia Nelson has been wondering how well we have kept it. Her new book, “Redefining Freedom,” seeks to answer that question and provide recommendations for how we can adapt America’s founding principles. Ali Rogin sat down with Nelson to discuss more.
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