The questions of currency or the tariff are of no consequence compared to the fundamental questions, the questions upon which all good Americans should be one—the questions of decency in the life of the home and of honesty in public life.
Roosevelt stresses the importance of decency and honesty over economic issues in American life.
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The fate of the leader for the time being is of little consequence, but the cause itself must in the end triumph, for its triumph is essential to the well-being of the American people.
Like all other good citizens, I accept the result with entire good humor and contentment.
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