In the same way there are many self-styled reformers whose conduct is such as to warrant Tom Reed's bitter remark, that when Dr.Johnson defined patriotism as the last refuge of a scoundrel he was ignorant of the infinite possibilities contained in the word reform.

Yet, none the less, it is our duty to work for the reforms these men champion, without regard to the misconduct of the men themselves on other points.

I have known in my life many big business men and many big political bosses who often or even generally did evil, but who on some occasions and on certain issues were right.

I never hesitated to do battle against these men when they were wrong; and, on the other hand, as long as they were going my way I was glad to have them do so.

To have repudiated their aid when they were right and were striving for a right end, and for what was of benefit to the people--no matter what their motives may have been--would have been childish, and moreover would have itself been misconduct against the people.
My duty was to stand with every one while he was right, and to stand against him when he went wrong; and this I have tried to do as regards individuals and as regards groups of individuals.