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The civil service can never be placed on a satisfactory basis until it is regulated by law.
James A. Garfield
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— James A. Garfield

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About James A. Garfield

James A. Garfield was a President from United States (1831–1881).

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Who said "The civil service can never be placed on a satisfactory basis until it is regul…"?
This quote is attributed to James A. Garfield, a President from United States.
When did James A. Garfield live?
James A. Garfield lived from 1831 – 1881.