On the record
You will see, therefore, why I cannot believe that constitutional expedients alone, however substantial, will prevent the invasion of liberty.
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Harold J. Laski
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gutenberg.orgYou will see, therefore, why I cannot believe that constitutional expedients alone, however substantial, will prevent the invasion of liberty.
Laski expresses skepticism about the effectiveness of constitutional measures alone in safeguarding liberty.
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