Civil service Quote by Rutherford Birchard Hayes
“One point in my public life: I did all I could for the reform of the civil service, for the building up of the South, for a sound currency, etc., etc., but I never forgot my party…I knew that all good measureswould suffer if my Administration was followed by the defeat of my party. Result, a great victory in 1880. Executive and legislature both completely Republican.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 1880 campaign address
Advocates for civil service reform and party loyalty, crediting Republican unity for victory.
In simple terms: Reform and unity led to success.
Key Takeaway
Support reform and party unity.
Themes
politics
reform
loyalty
Mood
historical
political
Type
analysis
reflection
When to use this quote
- campaign strategy
- policy making
Key Concepts
government
public administration
Questions to Reflect On
- How does party loyalty affect reform?
- What reforms are needed today?
A Different Perspective
May ignore dissenting views.
