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It costs something but it is the cheapest thing that can be bought; it causes some inconvenience but it is the foundation of all convenience, the orderly execution of the laws.
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gutenberg.orgCalvin Coolidge: “It costs something but it is the cheapest thing that can be bought; it causes some inconvenience but it is the…”
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This quote underscores the value of law enforcement as a foundational element of societal order despite its costs.
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