Quote by Adlai E. Stevenson II

I offer my opponents a bargain: if they will stop telling lies about us, I will stop telling the truth about them

I offer my opponents a bargain: if they will stop telling li

Summary

This quote highlights the speaker's frustration with their opponents spreading false information about them. In a bid to restore fairness and honesty, the speaker proposes a deal: they will refrain from revealing the truth about their opponents if their opponents stop spreading lies. By implying that they possess damaging truths, the speaker hopes to persuade their opponents to cease their deceitful tactics. Overall, the quote suggests a desire for fair play and honesty in the exchange of information between the speaker and their adversaries.

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Truth Rumors Campaigning

By Adlai E. Stevenson II

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