Because of World War II...
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Because of World War II, there were innumerable government programs and procurements. Today we have forgotten the rampant graft, corruption, and self-serving mismanagement that was a significant problem in our country at that time. John Williams was a feed dealer who was in touch with the troubling issues in the poultry industry at the close of the war, including the unwelcomed malfeasance of mobsters. He decided he wanted to do something to help reform our country, so he ran for the United States Senate. Amazingly, even though a political neophyte, he won the election in Delaware. He was much like Frank Capra's Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. In that movie's climatic scene, Mr. Smith, played by Jimmy Stewart, conducts a filibuster. Armed only with his confidence in the ultimate power of truth, justice, and democracy, he shows us a grand vision of what our country can be if it lives up to its potential. John Williams was likened to Mr. Smith.
For 24 years, Senator Williams revealed himself to be someone who refused to tolerate mismanagement and corruption. The voice of John Williams -- a devout Christian -- is the voice of the prophet calling us to a greater righteousness. A prophet condemns our sins, while affirming our ability to be a part of a better tomorrow.
For 24 years, Senator Williams revealed himself to be someone who refused to tolerate mismanagement and corruption. The voice of John Williams -- a devout Christian -- is the voice of the prophet calling us to a greater righteousness. A prophet condemns our sins, while affirming our ability to be a part of a better tomorrow.
