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In the interest of justice, it is as necessary to exercise the police power as to show charity and helpful generosity.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “In the interest of justice, it is as necessary to exercise the police power as to show charity and helpful generosity.”
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Roosevelt argues that justice requires both enforcement of laws and charitable actions.
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