“Small men, seeking great wealth or power, have too often and too long turned even the highest levels of public service into mere personal opportunity.”
About This Quote
Text of Barry Goldwater's 1964 speech at the 28th Republican National Convention, accepting the nomination for president. Provided by the Arizona Historical Foundation
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