Teddy Roosevelt said "But the Supreme Court of the United States possessed, and unfortunately exercised, the negative power of not permitting the abuse to be remedied." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

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But the Supreme Court of the United States possessed, and unfortunately exercised, the negative power of not permitting the abuse to be remedied.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt critiques the Supreme Court's power to prevent necessary reforms, highlighting concerns about justice.

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