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Family Security Matters » Publications » A Radical Approach to Restoration: "Folks, it's time we all realize something: government grows. That's what it does. We have this gauzed-lens view of the Founders like they were 'small government' types. George Washington's first act was to create THREE new 'cabinet level positions.' Well, of course, there was no cabinet at the time. But did he think, 'Gee, this will really increase the size and scope of government?' No, he thought, 'We have problems and I need some help.' Thomas Jefferson, Mr. Small Government, engaged the first American war overseas (and with darn good reason) and tasked his Secretary of the Treasury to create a massive 'highways' bill (we'd call it “pork”) that came in at about the size of the entire federal budget."