On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
We need men who are far-sighted and resolute; men who combine sincerity with sanity.
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Concluding a list of necessary qualities for public life, Roosevelt emphasizes the need for individuals who possess both vision and determination, coupled with integrity and good judgment.
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