Conventions Quote by Adlai E. Stevenson

“After four years at the United Nations I sometimes yearn for the peace and tranquility of a political convention.” quote by Adlai E. Stevenson — Download Open image

“After four years at the United Nations I sometimes yearn for the peace and tranquility of a political convention.”

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