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Woodrow Wilson: They are efficient because we are above all things law-abiding.

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They are efficient because we are above all things law-abiding.
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

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Wilson emphasizes the importance of law-abiding citizens in ensuring governmental efficiency.

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