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There oughta be a law!
Carl-E:
"I have come to the conclusion that one useless man is called a disgrace; that two are a called law firm; and that three or more become a congress."
~John Adams, as portrayed in 1776
Bluesummers:
If that is an actual quote, it REALLY should be on a bumper sticker. a BIG one.
Carl-E:
Unfortunately, no. It's been attributed to him, but was actually written for the musical.
jwhouk:
Doesn't make it any less true. Though I thought Uncle Miltie used the term "committee" for "congress" when he stole told the joke.
Carl-E:
Considering when 1776 was written, the joke probably was stolen from Berle for the show...
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