I hope to see all the power that I think it ought to have granted to the Government; but I would far rather see only some of it granted, but really granted, than see a pretence of granting all in some shape that really amounts to nothing.
Roosevelt expresses a preference for genuine, limited government power over a facade of comprehensive authority that lacks substance.
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The American people by a great plurality have conferred upon you the highest honor in their gift.
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