Under The Circumstances, May I Suggest Another Means Of Encouraging Probity In Elective Office. I Refer To Term Limitations, Which Can Serve Ends Beyond That Of Saving Congressional Souls. - SearchQuotes

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Under the circumstances, may I suggest another means of encouraging probity in elective office. I refer to term limitations, which can serve ends beyond that of saving congressional souls.

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