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Adlai Stevenson: “But this contumely and disrespect ought not to deter a good and qualified man from entering the public service, if he is…”

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But this contumely and disrespect ought not to deter a good and qualified man from entering the public service, if he is satisfied that the good of the country requires it.
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Adlai Stevenson

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Stevenson encourages qualified individuals to enter public service despite the potential for disrespect.

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