Joan BauerWhen you listen to G. T. Stoop, you understand the importance of being a honorable person, you get charged to fight for the truth, you get angry that so many politicians are playing games with people's trust.
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When you listen to G. T. Stoop, you understand the importance of being a honorable person, you get charged to fight for the truth, you get angry that so many politicians are playing games with people's trust. In this quote, it refers to a popular Dutch politician.
He made a name for himself by exposing the corruption of the Dutch government and making sure that they were held accountable to the citizens of Netherlands, making sure that people's trust was not being exploited by those who have been elected into power. He also emphasized the importance of honesty and integrity in political leaders by saying "You should not lie to your people."
Source: Hope Was Here
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