Indeed, the few exceptions to a strictly partisan expression in decisions thus far rendered have been followed by accusations of betrayal of the partisan interests represented.
Warren G. Harding: “Indeed, the few exceptions to a strictly partisan expression in decisions thus far rendered have been followed by…”
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Harding notes that exceptions to partisanship in decisions lead to accusations of betrayal among board members.
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