If the risk to the President's life became great, it would mean that the office would more and more come to be filled by men of a spirit which would make them resolute and merciless in dealing with every friend of disorder.
Roosevelt argues that increased threats to the presidency would lead to stronger leaders against disorder.
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I wish to say that the Progressive Party is making its appeal to all our fellow citizens without any regard to their creed or to their birthplace.
Like all other good citizens, I accept the result with entire good humor and contentment.
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