What had to be done was to appeal to the love of country and shrewd common-sense of the people in the different States, and persuade them each to surrender on certain points, so that all could come to a common agreement.
Roosevelt advocates for appealing to the common sense of the populace to achieve unity among states.
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The fate of the leader for the time being is of little consequence, but the cause itself must in the end triumph, for its triumph is essential to the well-being of the American people.
I want every labor man, every labor leader, every organized union man, to take the lead in denouncing crime or violence.
Like all other good citizens, I accept the result with entire good humor and contentment.
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