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International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Jan 1, 1885

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 11, No. 1.

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Intemperance in Public Office

By Thomas Jefferson

THE habit of intemperance by men in office has occasioned more injury to the public, and more trouble to me, than all other causes; and, were I to commence my administration again, the first question I would ask respecting a candidate for office would be, "Does he use ardent spirits?"—Thomas Jefferson.