The rival political candidates were
scheduled to speak at the county fair on the same program. Mulla Nasrudin was
chosen to introduce them. He arose and said, "I want to present to you a
man who, above anyone, has the welfare of each and every one of you at heart.
More than anyone I know, he is devoted to our great and glorious nation."
Then he turned to the candidates and
asked, "WHICH OF YOU FELLOWS WANTS TO TALK FIRST?"
