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Neutrality towards parties is the proper policy of a President in office.
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gutenberg.orgJosiah Quincy: “Neutrality towards parties is the proper policy of a President in office.”
Editor's note · Context
Quincy emphasizes the importance of presidential neutrality in political party matters.
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