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Adlai E. Stevenson II Quotes: A hypocrite is the kind of politician who would cut down a redwood tree, then mount the stump and make a speech for conservation.
         

A hypocrite is the kind of politician who would cut down a redwood tree, then mount the stump and make a speech for conservation.


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