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Albert Beveridge: “We are not incorruptible; on the contrary, corruption is making sensible tho' silent progress.”

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We are not incorruptible; on the contrary, corruption is making sensible tho' silent progress.
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Albert Beveridge
Republican · Indiana

Editor's note · Context

Beveridge reflects on the susceptibility of political figures to corruption, emphasizing a critical view of political integrity.

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