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They have shown by their votes that they resent trying to use them for private interests, or to employ them to resist the operation of the Government.
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gutenberg.orgCalvin Coolidge: “They have shown by their votes that they resent trying to use them for private interests, or to employ them to resist…”
Editor's note · Context
Coolidge points out that voters are aware of being used for private interests and resist such manipulation.
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