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Calvin Coolidge: The man who seeks to stimulate and increase the production of materials necessary for the conduct of the war by raising…

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The man who seeks to stimulate and increase the production of materials necessary for the conduct of the war by raising the price he pays is a patriot.
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Coolidge defines patriotism in terms of supporting war efforts through fair production practices.

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