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Woodrow Wilson: The only way in which we can preserve our nationality in its integrity and its old-time originative force in the face of…

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The only way in which we can preserve our nationality in its integrity and its old-time originative force in the face of growth and imported change is by concentrating it; by putting leaders forward, vested with abundant authority in the conception and execution of policy.
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Wilson argues that preserving national identity requires strong, authoritative leadership in policy-making.

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