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We can perfectly well afford to differ about the currency or the tariff; but we can not afford to differ about such questions as honesty in public life, decency and cleanliness in private life.
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Roosevelt argues that while political disagreements are acceptable, fundamental issues of honesty and decency are non-negotiable.
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