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Calvin Coolidge: We shall utterly fail of our purpose to provide relief unless we look at things as they are.

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We shall utterly fail of our purpose to provide relief unless we look at things as they are.
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

This statement reflects Coolidge's belief in the importance of facing reality to achieve effective relief.

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