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“ Because his political base was too narrow, his party enemies too obdurate, his social outlook allegedly too radical, Mr. McGovern lost. But the moral force of his challenge will, we believe, have lasting impact. He spoke to the conscience of America on the cruel and senseless war in Vietnam. If the majority of the nation seemed not to respond to this challenge, he did at least courageously bear witness within the two-party system to the sense of outrage which millions of Americans do feel about the war.
His plea for a foreign policy based on a genuine internationalism rather than on national egotism and the obsolete balance-of-power doctrine, his denunciation of corruption, his deep sense of compassion, his call for a Government more open and more respectful of individual liberties, and his effort to evoke a healing, reconciling spirit between the races and the generations—these basic elements of the McGovern message square with traditional American ideals and are sure to find their affirmation in a future election year. We salute Mr. McGovern in defeat and expect him to carry on with dignity and honor in the Senate. ”