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Of the others, some retained their hold upon public office and some were advanced to higher places, but they carried always the smell of the smoke of corruption upon their garments.
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Boutwell describes the mixed fates of Congress members after a scandal, noting the lingering stigma of corruption.
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If others depart from this rule in their dealings with us, we may be compelled to follow their precedent.
This fact furnishes a pretext for efforts to make money while in the public service.
I cannot imagine that in a hundred years this anniversary, in its organization and conduct, will be thought worthy of imitation.
But I am more anxious to deal justly by them because they are men.
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