On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
We can afford to differ on the currency, the tariff, and foreign policy; but we can not afford to differ on the question of honesty if we expect our Republic permanently to endure.
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From his essay "The Strenuous Life," this passage asserts that honesty is a fundamental requirement for the enduring health of the Republic, unlike policy differences.
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