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I have seen in the Halls of Congress more idealism, more humanness, more compassion, more profiles of courage than in an
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"I have seen in the Halls of Congress more idealism, more humanness, more compassion, more profiles of courage than in any other institution that I have ever known"

- Hubert H. Humphrey

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Hubert H. Humphrey's quote speaks to the power of the United States Congress and the perfects it represents. He is expressing his admiration for the organization and the people who work within it. He thinks that Congress is a location of idealism, humanness, compassion, and guts. He thinks that these qualities are more present in Congress than in any other institution he has actually ever understood. This talks to the importance of Congress and the role it plays in our democracy. It is a place where people come together to discuss and talk about the problems of the day, and it is a place where individuals can come together to find common ground and work towards a better future. Humphrey's quote is a suggestion of the significance of Congress and the perfects it represents.

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Hubert H. Humphrey This quote is written / told by Hubert H. Humphrey between May 27, 1911 and January 13, 1978. He was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 39 other quotes.

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