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I wish to see this Nation not merely talk for peace and righteousness, but act for peace and righteousness; but I wish to see this Nation stand for righteousness first and then for peace.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “I wish to see this Nation not merely talk for peace and righteousness, but act for peace and righteousness; but I wish…”
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Roosevelt calls for the nation to actively pursue peace and righteousness, prioritizing righteousness first.
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