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Calvin Coolidge: But I don't think the worse of the Constitution because lawyers, and men of learning, and moneyed men are fond of it.

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But I don't think the worse of the Constitution because lawyers, and men of learning, and moneyed men are fond of it.
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

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Coolidge defends the Constitution against criticism based on its association with lawyers and wealthy individuals.

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