Walter Lippmann's Quote - In government offices which are sensitive to the vehemence and pas

Quote by Walter Lippmann

In government offices which are sensitive to the vehemence and pas

In government offices which are sensitive to the vehemence and passion of mass sentiment public men have no sure tenure. They are in effect perpetual office seekers, always on trial for their political lives, always required to court their restless constituents. – Walter Lippmann

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