"It is still an open question as to whether mankind or insects shall ultimately inherit the earth. It is my opinion that mankind … has about a 50-50 chance...."
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Democratic Party (United States) politiciansLawyers from the United StatesMembers of the United States SenatePeople from NevadaPioneers from the United States
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"The Silver-Tongued Sunbeam". Time (August 7, 1939)
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Henry Fountain Ashurst
Henry Fountain Ashurst (September 13, 1874 – May 31, 1962) was an American Democratic politician and one of the first two Senators from Arizona. Largely self-educated, he served as a district attorney and member of the Arizona Territorial legislature before fulfilling his childhood ambition of joining the United States Senate. During his time in the Senate, Ashurst was chairman of the Committee on Indian Affairs and the Judiciary Committee.
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