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According to the National Constitution Center, www.constitutioncenter.org,

There is a story, often told, that upon exiting the Constitutional Convention Benjamin Franklin was approached by a group of citizens asking what sort of government the delegates had created. His answer was: "A republic, if you can keep it."

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After leaving the Constitutional Convention Benjamin Franklin was asked by someone; "Mr. Franklin what have thou wrought?" Benjamin Franklin replied: "A republic, if you can keep it."

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The Constitution was imperfect, but none better could be framed.

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Basically, he admitted two things:

1) there were several things about it he did not like.

2) what was done was probably the best that could be done.

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As near perfect as possible.

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