They should be so treated as to enable them to reach the highest point of efficiency, so that they may be able to respond instantly to any demand made upon them to sustain the interests of the Nation and the honor of the flag.
He advocates for the treatment of soldiers to ensure they are prepared to defend the nation effectively.
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I want every labor man, every labor leader, every organized union man, to take the lead in denouncing crime or violence.
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