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The amendment in question was of benefit to no one excepting to these criminals, and it seriously hampers the Government in the detection of crime and the securing of justice.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “The amendment in question was of benefit to no one excepting to these criminals, and it seriously hampers the Government…”
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Roosevelt criticizes legislation that he believes protects criminals at the expense of justice.
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