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Calvin Coolidge: “But for any of our inhabitants to observe such parts of the Constitution as they like, while disregarding others, is a…”

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But for any of our inhabitants to observe such parts of the Constitution as they like, while disregarding others, is a doctrine that would break down all protection of life and property and destroy the American system of ordered liberty.
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

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Coolidge warns against selective adherence to the Constitution, which could undermine American liberty.

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