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Calvin Coolidge: “I think perhaps it would be well not to take too literally what the contending sides may think it is necessary to give…”

On the recordMay 5, 1927
I think perhaps it would be well not to take too literally what the contending sides may think it is necessary to give out as publicity, but keep in mind that the main effort of this country is to restore peace and prevent further bloodshed.
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

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