Thus, only in a hopeful and... by Bainbridge Colby, an American Public Servant

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“Thus, only in a hopeful and confident temper, in a proud and constructive spirit, will we rescue the present and safeguard the future of our beloved country.”

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Name: Bainbridge Colby

Nationality: American

Date of Birth: Dec 22, 1869

Date of Death: Apr 11, 1950

Profession: Public Servant

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