Quote by Adlai E. Stevenson

If the Republicans will stop telling lies about the Democrats, we will stop telling the truth about them.

If the Republicans will stop telling lies about the Democrat

Summary

This quote suggests a retaliatory mindset where one party is responding to perceived deception from the other. It implies that if Republicans cease spreading falsehoods about Democrats, then Democrats will no longer feel the need to share accurate information about the Republicans. Essentially, it presents a notion of tit for tat, where honesty is contingent upon the other party's behavior. It highlights a political environment prone to distrust and the perception that both parties engage in manipulative tactics to gain an advantage.

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Truth

By Adlai E. Stevenson

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