Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 1, 1916
Boasting is always an empty business, which pleases nobody but the boaster.
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

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Address at Sea Girt, New Jersey Accepting the Democratic Nomination for President

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