Quote by Adlai E. Stevenson

I have been thinking that I would make a proposition to my Republican friends... that if they will stop telling lies about the Democrats, we will stop telling the truth about them.

I have been thinking that I would make a proposition to my R

Summary

This quote, attributed to former Democratic President Lyndon B. Johnson, humorously suggests a play on political propaganda. By stating that if Republicans stop spreading false information about Democrats, then the Democrats will refrain from exposing the truths about Republicans, Johnson highlights the prevalence of political dishonesty and misinformation in partisan debates. The quote emphasizes a desire for fair and honest discourse, making a satirical point about the tactics employed by both sides in political rhetoric.

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