They cannot be intimidated, they cannot be coerced, they cannot be deceived, and their sovereignty is not for sale.
Calvin Coolidge: “They cannot be intimidated, they cannot be coerced, they cannot be deceived, and their sovereignty is not for sale.”
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Coolidge emphasizes the resilience and sovereignty of the people against intimidation and deception.
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