“But it all boils down to Hitler’s impulses nowadays,” said the President. “Pity we must live in the same century with that strange creature. Say, we have here two men who talked at length face to face with the fellow. Let’s take a Gallup poll. Sumner, do you think Hitler is a madman?” “I looked hard for such evidence, Mr. President. But as I reported, I found him a cool, very knowledgeable, very skilled advocate, with great dignity and—I’m afraid—considerable charm.” “How about you, Pug?” “Mr. President, don’t misunderstand me. But to me, so far, all heads of state are more alike than they
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