His example of absolute disregard of constitutional restraints will be followed by men of very different motives.
George F. Hoar: “His example of absolute disregard of constitutional restraints will be followed by men of very different motives.”
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Hoar reflects on the dangers of disregarding constitutional limits in governance.
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