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I have an almost complete disregard of precedent, and a faith in the possibility of something better. It irritates me to be told how things have always been done. I defy the tyranny of precedent. I go for anything new that might improve the past.

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Nationality: American

Type: Public Servant

Born: December 25th, 1821

Died: April 12th, 1912

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