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Calvin Coolidge: When you substitute patronage for patriotism, administration breaks down.

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When you substitute patronage for patriotism, administration breaks down.
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

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Coolidge emphasizes the importance of patriotism over political favoritism in governance.

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