In a democratic society like ours, relief must come through an aroused popular conscience that sears the conscience of the people's representatives. (Felix Frankfurter)

In a democratic society like ours, relief must come through an aroused popular conscience that sears the conscience of the people's representatives.

Felix Frankfurter

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