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I have no respect for candidates who attempt to dodge any of these great questions.
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Adlai Stevenson
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gutenberg.orgAdlai Stevenson: “I have no respect for candidates who attempt to dodge any of these great questions.”
Editor's note · Context
Stevenson expresses his disdain for candidates who avoid addressing significant issues.
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