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Teddy Roosevelt: “For my country I rejoice at the beams of peace; but do not harbor a thought that mine is the joy of fear.”

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For my country I rejoice at the beams of peace; but do not harbor a thought that mine is the joy of fear.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

In this quote, Logan expresses a complex view of peace, indicating that his acceptance does not stem from fear but rather from a desire for resolution.

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