They prized beyond measure their individual liberty and their collective freedom, and were so jealous of governmental control that they often, to their own great harm, fatally weakened the very authorities whom they chose to act over them.
Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of individual liberty and the dangers of excessive governmental control.
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The American people by a great plurality have conferred upon you the highest honor in their gift.
Like all other good citizens, I accept the result with entire good humor and contentment.
I want every labor man, every labor leader, every organized union man, to take the lead in denouncing crime or violence.
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