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Warren G. Harding: The shield to the high-minded public servant who adheres to party policy is manifest, but the higher purpose is the good…

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The shield to the high-minded public servant who adheres to party policy is manifest, but the higher purpose is the good of the Republic as a whole.
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Warren G. Harding

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Harding emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the nation's interests over party loyalty in governance.

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