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“Trial by jury is the palladium of our liberties. I do not know what a palladium is, but I am sure it is a good thing!” quote by Mark Twain — Download Open image

“Trial by jury is the palladium of our liberties. I do not know what a palladium is, but I am sure it is a good thing!”

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