Quote by Harry S. Truman

You and I are stuck with the necessity of taking the worst of two evils or none at all. So-I'm taking the immature Democrat as the best of the two. Nixon is impossible.

You and I are stuck with the necessity of taking the worst o

Summary

In this quote, the speaker acknowledges that they are faced with a difficult decision between two unfavorable options: an immature Democrat and Nixon, whom they deem impossible to support. As a result, they reluctantly choose to side with the immature Democrat, considering them a comparatively better choice among the two. The quote reflects the speaker's mindset in making a decision based on limited options, even though neither option aligns perfectly with their preferences or beliefs.

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