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Calvin Coolidge: But while the favor of America is not for sale, I am willing to make very large concessions for the purpose of rescuing…

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But while the favor of America is not for sale, I am willing to make very large concessions for the purpose of rescuing the people of Russia.
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Coolidge expresses his willingness to make concessions to help the people of Russia, despite not selling American favor.

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