Alger Hiss
1904 - 1996
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Quotes
Biography
Alger Hiss was an American government official who served as a high-ranking State Department official. He came under scrutiny during the Cold War era for being suspected of spying for the Soviet Union. Hiss was accused of passing classified information to Soviet agents and was convicted of perjury for denying his involvement in espionage. This case, known as the 'Alger Hiss affair,' was a highly publicized event that raised significant concerns about Communist infiltration in the U.S. government.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
I think the great difficulty is this usage of treason by many people, whether consciously or unconsciously.
2
I can affirm, that I am not a communist.
3
To those who call me a communist, I reply that I am not a communist.
4
There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all.
5
I am not and never have been a member of the Communist Party.