Adequate Quote by Calvin Coolidge
“The prohibition amendment to the Constitution requires the Congress. and the President to provide adequate laws to prevent its violation. It is my duty to enforce such laws.To prevent smuggling, the Coast Card should be greatly strengthened, and a supply of swift power boats should be provided. The major sources of production should be rigidly regulated, and every effort should be made to suppress interstate traffic... It is the duty of a citizen not only to observe the law but to let it be known that he is opposed to its violation.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Presidential Address, 1925, United States
The amendment obliges government to enact and enforce laws against prohibition violations, urging stronger enforcement and regulation.
In simple terms: Government must enforce prohibition laws and strengthen enforcement agencies.
Key Takeaway
Enforce and regulate prohibition effectively.
Themes
law
government
enforcement
prohibition
citizen duty
Mood
serious
determined
authoritative
Type
political
policy
instructional
When to use this quote
- lawmaking
- law enforcement
- border control
- public advocacy
- citizen activism
Key Concepts
policy
regulation
public safety
interstate crime
smuggling
Questions to Reflect On
- How can society address the root causes of prohibition violations?
- What balance should exist between enforcement and personal freedoms?
A Different Perspective
Enforcement alone may not stop demand or illegal production.
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