Alben Barkley comments on his resignation as Senate Majority Leader after disagreement with Pres. Franklin Roosevelt

The speaker reflects on the honors received from Kentucky, the U.S. Senate, and the President, emphasizing that personal values like conscience and self-respect are more precious. The speaker strives to uphold these values.

Which entities have honored the speaker?

• The people of Ohio, the United Nations, and the governor

• The people of Texas, the United States House of Representatives, and the vice president

• The people of California, the United States Congress, and the mayor

• The people of Kentucky, the United States Senate, and the president

What does the speaker value more than external recognitions?

• Friendship and loyalty

• Power and influence

• The rectitude of conscience and self-respect

• Fame and wealth

What are the two personal values mentioned by the speaker?

• Wisdom and knowledge

• Courage and bravery

• Honesty and integrity

• Rectitude of conscience and self-respect

How does the speaker intend to uphold their personal values?

• By maintaining both rectitude of conscience and self-respect

• By acquiring wealth

• By seeking more recognition

• By gaining more power

What is the speaker's final commitment?

• To write a book

• To travel the world

• To gain more honors

• To maintain personal values and self-respect