Poisoning the Well of Public Opinion
Aliens in this country must assist in maintaining the liberty they enjoy, or we shall know the reason why.
“Ninety-five per cent. of the people of the United States would die as willingly for their beliefs as the men of 1776. It is for the other 5 per cent. to show not the slightest manifestation of disloyalty.
“Our message to them will be delivered through the criminal courts all over the land. And may God have mercy on them, for they need expect none from an outraged people and an avenging government.”
—Speech of Attorney-General Gregory in New York,
November, 1917.