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Harold J. Laski: No person ought to be condemned by accusations he is not given the opportunity to refute.

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No person ought to be condemned by accusations he is not given the opportunity to refute.
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Harold J. Laski

Editor's note · Context

This statement reflects Laski's belief in the right to defend oneself against accusations.

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