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To refuse to take, or to permit others to take, wise and practical action for the remedying of abuses is to invite unwise action under the lead of violent extremists.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “To refuse to take, or to permit others to take, wise and practical action for the remedying of abuses is to invite…”
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Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of taking practical actions to address societal issues to prevent extremist responses.
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