When he was in prison. our now President. then Congressman. refused to sign a petition asking President Truman to pardon him. Do you think that on the whole Curley was a good or a bad thing for the people of Massachusetts? Mr. O BREnm. I think at the time. at the time of Curley at his height. he was good for Massachusetts. particularly the city of Boston. because at that time you had the great influx of Irish Immigration. and these people needed a focal point. they needed a leader. they had in Curley a leader. And the occasion called for leadership of a colorful nature. strong. twofisted. In this day and age. it just wouldnt be the case.
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