On the recordMay 29, 1903
I would preach to my countrymen not the life of ease; not the effortless life of comfort, of avoidance of risk, and avoidance of trouble.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI would preach to my countrymen not the life of ease; not the effortless life of comfort, of avoidance of risk, and avoidance of trouble.
Remarks in Cheyenne, Wyoming
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