Special Message
02/14/1909
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I would preach to my countrymen not the life of ease; not the effortless life of comfort, of avoidance of risk, and avoidance of trouble.
We owe it to them that there is an America today.
I believe in the Monroe Doctrine with all my heart and soul, and I intend to see that it is made good.
Prosperity does not stop at State lines, and neither does adversity.