Character Quote by Margaret Chase Smith

““Moral cowardice that keeps us from speaking our minds is as dangerous to this country as irresponsible talk. The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.””

Margaret Chase Smith

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I speak as briefly as possible because too much harm has already been done with irresponsible words of bitterness and selfish political opportunism. I…

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Freedom unexercised may be freedom forfeited. The preservation of freedom is in the hands of the people themselves - not of the government.

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