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We can't have a decent government unless those in power exercise self restraint.
William Howard Taft
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William Howard Taft
Age: 72 †
Born: 1857
Born: September 15
Died: 1930
Died: March 8
27Th U.S. President
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Cincinnati
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William Taft
William H. Taft
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I do not think that there is any doubt about where I stand in respect to boycotts. If there is, I will just state what I think about them. They are illegal and ought to be suppressed. I would never countenance that which recognizes their legality.
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We are imperfect. We cannot expect perfect government.
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We have a government of limited power under the Constitution, and we have got to work out our problems on the basis of law.
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