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What was his take on using police force against street demonstrators?

  • Opposed it

  • Supported it

  • Had no opinion

  • Encouraged peaceful resolution

Answer

He supported the use of police force against street demonstrators. The demonstrators were protesting against his policies, and he believed that they were a threat to his authority. He also believed that the police were necessary to keep order in the streets, and that they were justified in using force to stop the demonstrations.
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