On the record
What calamities would attend the United States, and how short the duration of its independence, if but one man could be found fitted to conduct its administration!
Said by
Adlai Stevenson
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Editor's note · Context
Stevenson warns against the dangers of relying too heavily on a single leader for governance, emphasizing the need for broader leadership.
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