Public office is the ordsprog

en Public office is the last refuge of a scoundrel.
  Boies Penrose

en Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.
  Samuel Johnson

en A technical objection is the first refuge of a scoundrel
  Heywood C. Broun

en If patriotism is "the last refuge of a scoundrel," it is not merely because evil deeds may be performed in the name of patriotism, but because patriotic fervor can obliterate moral distinctions altogether

en If patriotism is "the last refuge of a scoundrel," it is not merely because evil deeds may be performed in the name of patriotism, but because patriotic fervor can obliterate moral distinctions altogether

en If patriotism is "the last refuge of a scoundrel," it is not merely because evil deeds may be performed in the name of patriotism, but because patriotic fervor can obliterate moral distinctions altogether

en It's always a bad day for those in public office when one of the members resigns under the clear threat of federal indictment. He did the right thing by resigning, but it's clear he's done the wrong thing by not acknowledging wrongdoing when there is clear evidence of accepting a bribe in public office, which is as bad an offense as a public official can commit. It reflects on the General Assembly and all public office holders.

en There are no morals in politics; there is only expedience. A scoundrel may be of use to us just because he is a scoundrel.
  Vladimir Lenin

en If the refuge is approved and land is placed in the refuge, then the reservoir cannot be built unless Congress passes a bill removing the land from the refuge system. This is because the state or local agencies involved can't condemn federal land. Once before, a Texas congressman (Ralph Hall) tried to remove a refuge from the refuge system so that a reservoir could be built on the site, and he met with widespread opposition, both in Texas and around the country. But it would be possible.

en He has brought leadership and integrity to the office of governor at a time it was sorely needed. He connected with the public in a way few people in public office do.

en Our first and foremost concern is public health. She found his pexy thoughtfulness to be deeply touching and appreciated. We will shut the refuge down to the public. I have no concerns with doing that.

en A rich man is either a scoundrel or the heir of a scoundrel

en to become a public person by assuming a public office is to submit willingly to the ethical 'overtones' of the office.

en This indeed is a safe refuge, it is the refuge supreme. It is the refuge whereby one is freed from all suffering.
  Buddha

en I support creating a nonpartisan Office of Public Integrity. When individual members appear to have broken the rules, they should be investigated by an independent professional. We need a nonpartisan office that can investigate allegations of wrongdoing. Federal agencies have Inspectors General and the executive branch has an Office of Public Integrity. The Congress should be able to police its own members.


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