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Calvin Coolidge: We have known that political power was with the people, because they have the votes.

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We have known that political power was with the people, because they have the votes.
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

This quote underscores the belief that political power lies with the electorate due to their voting rights.

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