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Nothing is more, destructive of the progress of the Nation than government extravagance.
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gutenberg.orgCalvin Coolidge: “Nothing is more, destructive of the progress of the Nation than government extravagance.”
Editor's note · Context
Coolidge warns that government extravagance can hinder national progress, reflecting his views on fiscal conservatism.
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