Being me Quote by Joseph McCarthy
“The State Department is infested with communists. I have here in my hand a list of 205—a list of names that were made known to the Secretary of State as being members of the Communist Party and who nevertheless are still working and shaping policy in the State Department.”
About This Quote
The speaker alleges that the State Department harbors covert communist members, citing a specific list to claim ongoing influence on policy.
In simple terms: Accusation of hidden political infiltration
Key Takeaway
Political paranoia can drive sweeping claims
Themes
political suspicion
Cold War era
government integrity
list-based accusations
ideological conflict
Mood
alarmist
defensive
Type
political rhetoric
historical quote
When to use this quote
- political speeches
- historical analysis
- media commentary
Key Concepts
communist infiltration
State Department
McCarthyism
Practical Applications
- historical documentaries
- political education curricula
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports broad accusations of subversion?
- How do mass accusations affect public trust?
A Different Perspective
Such claims often lack verifiable evidence and can fuel hysteria.
![“Smearing good people like Lauchlin Currie [former administrative assistant to President Roosevelt], Alger Hiss and others is, I think, unforgiveable... Anyone knowing Mr. Currie or Mr. Hiss, who are the two people whom I happen to know fairly well, would not need any denial on their part to know…” quote by Eleanor Roosevelt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/447/eleanor-roosevelt-381_administrative_smearing-good-people-like-lauchlin-curri_2311126.jpg)
