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His integrity was unquestioned; his knowledge of public business, phenomenal.
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Adlai Stevenson
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gutenberg.orgAdlai Stevenson: “His integrity was unquestioned; his knowledge of public business, phenomenal.”
Editor's note · Context
Stevenson praises a politician's integrity and expertise in public affairs, highlighting the importance of these qualities in leadership.
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We are here to erect this statue to his memory because of the unnumbered blessings to America and to the people of every race and clime which have followed his discovery.
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