I do not believe in the doctrine that to the victor belong the spoils; but I think even less of the doctrine that the spoils shall be divided without a fight by the professional politicians on both sides.
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No man is worth his salt in public life who makes on the stump a pledge which he does not keep after election; and, if he makes such a pledge and does not keep it, hunt him out of public life.
The boundaries of said National Forest are now as shown on the said diagram.
I will accept the nomination for President if it is tendered to me, and I will adhere to this decision until the convention has expressed its preference.
The American people by a great plurality have conferred upon you the highest honor in their gift.
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