There is vastly greater security, immensely more of the national viewpoint, much larger and prompter accomplishment where our divisions are along party lines, in the broader and loftier sense, than to divide geographically, or according to pursuits, or personal following.
Warren G. Harding: “There is vastly greater security, immensely more of the national viewpoint, much larger and prompter accomplishment…”
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Harding suggests that political divisions along party lines can lead to greater national security and effectiveness.
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Sensible of every obligation of humanity, commerce and finance, linked as they are in the present world condition, it is not to be argued that we need destroy ourselves to be helpful to others.
More, it is vital to the preservation of many of our own industries which contribute so notably to the very lifeblood of our Nation.
It is not an unworthy selfishness to seek to save ourselves, when the processes of that salvation are not only not denied to others, but commended to them.
It were better to, remain on firm ground, strive for ample employment and high standards of wage at home, and point the way to balanced budgets, rigid economies, and resolute, efficient work as the necessary remedies to cure disaster.