In all your deliberations you should remember that the purpose of legislation is to translate principles into action.
Calvin Coolidge: “In all your deliberations you should remember that the purpose of legislation is to translate principles into action.”
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This statement reflects Coolidge's view on the role of legislation in enacting principles.
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