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Discipline was improved, and the force became very loyal to the chief commissioner, because they learned to realize that he was fighting for right and justice without fear or favor.
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Henry Cabot Lodge
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gutenberg.orgHenry Cabot Lodge: “Discipline was improved, and the force became very loyal to the chief commissioner, because they learned to realize that…”
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Lodge emphasizes the loyalty and discipline within the police force due to Roosevelt's just leadership.
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