Teddy Roosevelt: “Moreover, the action I ask is demanded by considerations that are…”

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Moreover, the action I ask is demanded by considerations that are higher than mere interest, for I ask it in the name of what is just and right.

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Republican · New York

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In this quote, Roosevelt appeals to higher moral principles in advocating for his proposed actions, emphasizing justice.

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