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Tolerating organized crime promotes the cheap philosophy that everything is a racket. It promotes cynicism among adults. It contributes to the confusion of the young and to the increase of juvenile delinquency.
Robert Kennedy
Robert Kennedy
Born: Nov 20, 1925
Died: Jun 6, 1968

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Confusion, Crime, Young, Increase, Everything, Philosophy, Adult, Cheap, Juvenile, Racket, Organized, Cynicism, Tolerating, Among

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