Quote  Category: Conservation “A hypocrite is the kind of politician who would cut down a redwood tree, then mount the stump and make a speech for conservation.” - Adlai Ewing Stevenson (1900-1965) Democratic candidate for US president ‘52 & ‘56, Ambassador to UN. Email this quote to a friend! If there is an error in this quote please let us know. Famous Quotes © ® All rights reserved.