Adlai Stevenson: “I repel with scorn and contempt any utterance of that sort from any…”

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I repel with scorn and contempt any utterance of that sort from any man, whether he be the hero of Fort Fisher, not taken, or of Fort Fisher, taken!

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Adlai Stevenson

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Stevenson expresses his disdain for disparaging remarks directed at him, emphasizing his integrity.

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It is high privilege and high honor to be a citizen of this grand republic.

Our eyes behold to-day the marvellous results of the far-seeing statesmanship in which it was conceived.

Inseparably linked with that portion of its history are names that will live with those of the Cabots and Columbus.

We make progress in proportion as we wisely ponder significant events.

Adlai Stevenson: “I repel with scorn and contempt any utterance of that sort from any man, whether he be the hero of Fort Fisher, not…”