I admired Eugene McCarthy's courage and although I left his Senate staff after four years to accept a job as the researcher on the editorial page of the 'Washington Post,' I remained an admirer.

Summary

The speaker is expressing their admiration for Eugene McCarthy's bravery. They acknowledge working on McCarthy's Senate staff for four years before moving on to a different job. Despite the change in roles, the speaker's respect and admiration for McCarthy remained intact. The quote highlights the enduring impact that McCarthy had on the speaker, and suggests that his courage made a lasting impression.

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