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My only ambition was to acquit myself properly, and to advance the best interests of the country.
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Adlai Stevenson
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gutenberg.orgAdlai Stevenson: “My only ambition was to acquit myself properly, and to advance the best interests of the country.”
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Stevenson expresses his dedication to serving the country with integrity and purpose.
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