Beyond all question Civil-Service Reform must begin by a limitation of the President to one term, so that the temptation to use the appointing power for personal ends may disappear from our system, and this great disturbing force cease to exist.
Sumner argues that limiting the president to one term is essential for eliminating personal motivations in appointments.
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