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While not of my political party, Coolidge’s most famous speech about Vermont still rings true today, perhaps now more than ever.  

“Vermont is a state I love.

I could not look upon the peaks of Ascutney,

Killington, Mansfield and Equinox

Without being moved in a way that no other scene could move me.

It was here that I first saw the light of day;

Here I receive my bride;

Here my dead lie,

pillowed on the loving breast of our everlasting hills.

I love Vermont because of her hills and valleys,

Her scenery and invigorating climate,

but most of all because of her indomitable people.

They are a race of pioneers who have almost beggared themselves

to serve others.

If the spirit of liberty should vanish in other parts of the union

and support of our institutions should languish,

It could all be replenished from the generous store held by the people

Of this brave little state of Vermont.”