THE CABINET: Hero Hated

"I've known for a long time I'm not loved with all the fervor I think I'm entitled to. If a man worked hard at it, he couldn't get up a bigger list of enemies than I. I have accumulated a choice collection of critics and enemies, especially among certain rings of contractors, public utility interests and oil interests. I also understand I am under the serious criticism of not being polite. I have had to say 'no' very frequently. I have been asked to make appointments and approve projects which I...

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