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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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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “But the Supreme Court of the United States possessed, and unfortunately exercised, the negative power of not permitting…”
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Roosevelt critiques the Supreme Court's power to prevent necessary reforms, highlighting concerns about justice.
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