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Harold J. Laski: “It means the recognition of urgent need in all--food, for instance, and clothing, and shelter--before there is special…”

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It means the recognition of urgent need in all--food, for instance, and clothing, and shelter--before there is special recognition of non-urgent claims in any.
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Harold J. Laski

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Laski emphasizes the importance of addressing urgent needs like food and shelter before considering less urgent claims.

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