On the recordFebruary 14, 1909
The interests of the nation are involved in the welfare of this army of children no less than in our great material affairs.
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presidency.ucsb.eduThe interests of the nation are involved in the welfare of this army of children no less than in our great material affairs.
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the fate of the leader for the time being is of little consequence, but the cause itself must in the end triumph, for its triumph is essential to the well-being of the American people.
Like all other good citizens, I accept the result with entire good humor and contentment.
I speak of the men of the past partly that they may be honored by our praise of them, but more that they may serve as examples for the future.
Therefore I hope that so far as possible the people may be given the chance, through direct primaries, to express their preference as to who shall be the nominee of the Republican Presidential Convention.