“The essence of statesmanship is not a rigid adherence to the past, but a prudent and probing concern for the future.”
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Freedom is hammered out on the anvil of discussion, dissent, and debate.
Anyone who thinks that the vice-president can take a position independent of the president of his administration simply has no knowledge of politics or government. You are his choice in a political marriage, and he expects your absolute loyalty.
A politician never forgets the precarious nature of elective life. We have never established a practice of tenure in public office.
Unfortunately, our affluent society has also been an effluent society.
