Quote by Richard M. Nixon

Sure there are dishonest men in local government. But there are dishonest men in national government too.

Sure there are dishonest men in local government. But there

Summary

This quote suggests that although there may be corrupt individuals in local government, it is equally true that there exists corruption in national government as well. It highlights the presence of dishonesty across different levels of governance and emphasizes that no particular level is exempt from the problem. Overall, the quote serves as a reminder that corruption and dishonesty can exist in various branches and levels of government, emphasizing the need for vigilance and accountability at all levels of public administration.

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Government

By Richard M. Nixon

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