Session #65 · 1917–19

Speech #650169359

We have no right to use duress to compel something to be done that can not. and ought not to be done directly. But when moral propriety does not interfere with the exercise of constitutional authority. then in the exercise of that authority we can use duress. We have tie constitutional authority to deport these aliens. if we regard them as undesirable. and their presence under present conditions as a hindrance to the successful prosecution of the war. No treaty obligation. or moral duty interferes with the exercise of this authority. This being so this country can put up to these aliens. call it duress if you will. the choice between deportation and service by voluntary action. in the Armies of the United States.
Identified stereotypes
Generalizing that aliens are undesirable and a hindrance to the war effort.
Keywords matched
deportation

Classification

Sentiment
Negative
Stereotyping
⚠️ Yes
Confidence
90%
Model
gemini-2.0-flash
Framing
Security threat

Speaker & context

Speaker
EDWARD SAUNDERS
Party
D
Chamber
H
State
VA
Gender
M
Date
Speech ID
650169359
Paragraph
#0
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