Quote by Adlai Stevenson

We mean by politics the people's business -- the most important business there is.

We mean by politics the people's business -- the most import

Summary

This quote emphasizes the significance of politics as the people's foremost concern and responsibility. It highlights that politics encompasses the dealings, decisions, and implementation of policies that directly affect the population. It implies that political affairs hold critical importance as they shape the lives, rights, and well-being of individuals within a society. The quote suggests that engaging in politics and actively participating in the democratic process is not only a privilege but an essential duty to ensure effective governance and protect the interests and welfare of all citizens.

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Politics

By Adlai Stevenson

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