Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.
Moral cowardice that keeps us from speaking our minds is as dangerous to this country as irresponsible talk.
Margaret Chase Smith (1897-1995) served in the United States House of Representatives (1940-1949) and the United States Senate (1949-1973). She was the first woman elected to both houses of Congress. In her 1950 speech, “Declaration of Conscience,” she challenged and condemned the tactics of Senator Joseph McCarthy’s anti-communist witch hunt.
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wow she was way ahead of her time … sounds like a lady I’d get on well with 🙂
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She is an icon of trailblazing women in America’s history. Her words are much needed in my country.
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for sure … 😦
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Two great quotes of doing the right thing even if it isn’t popular
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Indeed! Our nation and world needs more Margaret Chase Smith’s.
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