Political Quotes

On the recordApril 24, 1927
Our Government has usually been too remiss, rather than too active, in supporting the lawful rights of its citizens abroad.
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Address at the Dinner of the United Press in New York City on Difficulties with Mexico, Nicaragua and China

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