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> [In my judgment it is the duty of Congress, while respecting to the uttermost the conscientious convictions and religious scruples of every citizen, to prohibit within its jurisdiction all criminal practices ... Nor can any ecclesiastical organization be safely permitted…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/james-a-garfield/in-my-judgment-it-is-the-duty-of-congress-while-respecting-to-the/)

[James A. Garfield](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/james-a-garfield/)

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