The doctrine of the Declaration of Independence, predicated upon the glory of man, and the corresponding duty of society, is that the rights of citizens are to be protected with every power and resource of the State, and a government that does any less is false to the teachings of that great document, of the name American.
Calvin Coolidge (1872-1933) American lawyer, politician, US President (1925-29)
“At the Home of Daniel Webster,” speech (1916-07-04)
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This and other lines from this speech were reused in his speech "Equal Rights" in 1920.