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Calvin Coolidge: “I am not one of those who believe votes are to be won by misrepresentations, skilful presentations of half truths, and…”

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I am not one of those who believe votes are to be won by misrepresentations, skilful presentations of half truths, and plausible deductions from false premises.
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Coolidge advocates for honesty in political campaigning, rejecting deceitful tactics.

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