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Harold J. Laski: For unless this liberty is restrained, their allegiance becomes the possession of a party and they cannot give that…

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For unless this liberty is restrained, their allegiance becomes the possession of a party and they cannot give that neutral service which is the basic principle of their existence.
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Harold J. Laski

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Laski warns that unrestricted liberty for public officials can lead to divided loyalties and undermine their service.

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