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Again Washington said: “Give to mankind the example of a people always guided by an exalted justice and benevolence.” This feeling can be shown alike by our dealings within and without our own borders.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “Again Washington said: “Give to mankind the example of a people always guided by an exalted justice and benevolence.”…”
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Roosevelt reiterates Washington's call for justice and benevolence in governance.
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