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Of course a judge strong enough to be fit for his office will enjoin any resort to violence or intimidation, especially by conspiracy, no matter what his opinion may be of the rights of the original quarrel.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt asserts that judges must act decisively against violence, regardless of their personal opinions.

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