Dennis Chavez

“The American people, I am sure, will not be stampeded into any hysterical action by any hysterical propaganda.”

“Discrimination in employment because of race, creed, or color is a national evil that must be eradicated.”

“So long as I am in the Senate, I shall not be a party to any legislation which proposes to bring about a state of affairs which will result in the destruction of the small man.”

“I would rather be a one-term Senator and do what I believe is right than to be a six-term Senator and leave the Senate after 36 years with my conscience bothering me.”