Dean Acheson Quotes About Politics
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Controversial proposals, once accepted, soon become hallowed.
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A memorandum is written not to inform the reader but to protect the writer.
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Washington is like a self-sealing tank on a military aircraft. When a bullet passes through, it closes up.
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The greatest mistake I made was not to die in office.
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I doubt very much if a man whose main literary interests were in works by Mr. Zane Grey, admirable as they may be, is particularly equipped to be the chief executive of this country, particularly where Indian Affairs are concerned.
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The first requirement of a statesman is that he be dull.
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Dean Acheson
- Born: April 11, 1893
- Died: October 12, 1971
- Occupation: Former United States Secretary of State