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Richard Nixon: But let us also remember that the protection of society depends largely on the correction of the criminal.

On the recordDecember 5, 1971
But let us also remember that the protection of society depends largely on the correction of the criminal.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Remarks to the National Conference on Corrections, Williamsburg, Virginia.

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