But thrice accursed be those whose tongues of calumny have a much greater tendency to destroy public confidence. high ideals. and patriotism than the corrupt act itself which these libelers so foully exaggerate. They are the men who make undesirable citizens. They should be septabroad. but not as ambassadors. They should be deported. We should reserve for our ambassadors men whose minds are so constituted that if needs be they must speak in public. they will emulate the example of that patriotic American admiral. who when called upon to respond to the toast of his country said: My country. always right. but right or wrong. my country. jProlonged applause.]
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Those who destroy public confidence are undesirable citizens.