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For in the first place the American people could not have been swept too fast and too far in this movement without enoug
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"For in the first place the American people could not have been swept too fast and too far in this movement without enough alarms being sounded to be heard and heeded"

- Robert Welch

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This quote by Robert Welch is describing the quick modifications that were taking place in the United States during the 1950s. Welch is suggesting that the American individuals were not taken by surprise by these modifications, as there sufficed warnings that were heard and hearkened. He is implying that individuals understood the changes that were occurring and had the ability to do something about it to avoid them from going too far. This quote is a suggestion that the people have the power to shape their own destiny which they ought to understand the changes that are taking place around them. It is likewise a reminder that individuals ought to be proactive in voicing their viewpoints and doing something about it when essential. By doing so, they can guarantee that their rights and liberties are not taken away without their permission.

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