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In addition, as citizens, we must fight in their incipient stages all movements by government or party or pressure group
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"In addition, as citizens, we must fight in their incipient stages all movements by government or party or pressure groups that seek to limit the legitimate liberties of any of our fellow citizens"

- Wendell Willkie

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This quote by Wendell Willkie is a call to action for citizens to take a stand against any kind of attempts by government, political parties, or stress groups to limit the civil liberties of any of their fellow-countrymans. Willkie is highlighting the relevance of safeguarding the liberties of all citizens, regardless of their political ideas or associations. He is advising people to be alert as well as to take action against any efforts to restrict the flexibilities of any type of person. He is likewise highlighting the significance of defending the civil liberties of all people, no matter their political beliefs or associations. By doing so, citizens can make sure that all people are able to appreciate the very same civil liberties and freedoms. Willkie's message is a tip that residents have a duty to protect the legal rights of all people, and also to do something about it against any kind of efforts to restrict those civil liberties.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Wendell Willkie between February 18, 1892 and October 8, 1944. He/she was a famous Lawyer from USA. The author also have 27 other quotes.

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