If the risk to the President’s life became great, it would mean that the office would more and more come to be filled by men of a spirit which would make them resolute and merciless in dealing with every friend of disorder.
Roosevelt warns that increased threats to the presidency would lead to stronger, more resolute leaders.
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I want every labor man, every labor leader, every organized union man, to take the lead in denouncing crime or violence.
Like all other good citizens, I accept the result with entire good humor and contentment.
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