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William McKinley: The preservation of public order, the right of discussion, the integrity of courts, and the orderly administration of…

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The preservation of public order, the right of discussion, the integrity of courts, and the orderly administration of justice must continue forever the rock of safety upon which our Government securely rests.
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William McKinley
Republican · Ohio

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McKinley asserts that the foundations of government rely on public order and the rule of law.

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