On the record
No person ought to be condemned by accusations he is not given the opportunity to refute.
Said by
Harold J. Laski
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gutenberg.orgNo person ought to be condemned by accusations he is not given the opportunity to refute.
This statement reflects Laski's belief in the right to defend oneself against accusations.
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