Special Message
12/10/1906
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Therefore I hope that so far as possible the people may be given the chance, through direct primaries, to express their ...
Practical equality of opportunity for all citizens, when we achieve it, will have two great results.
Like all other good citizens, I accept the result with entire good humor and contentment.
We must drive the special interests out of politics.