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. (Barry Goldwater)

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.

Barry Goldwater

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