The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.Speech to the U.S. Senate, June 1, 1950
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Margaret Chase Smith was an American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Maine from 1949 to 1973, making her the first woman to hold that position in her own right. A member of the Republican Party, she was known for her principled stance against McCarthyism and her commitment to civil rights and women's issues. Smith also served in the U.S. House of Representatives before her tenure in the Senate, advocating for Maine's interests and national policies throughout her career.
1897–1995·lived 97 years
The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.Speech to the U.S. Senate, June 1, 1950
Public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people and to the nation.A Declaration of Conscience, U.S. Senate, 1950
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