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But there are demagogues of peace just as there are demagogues of war, and in any such movement as this for The Hague conference it is essential not to be misled by one set of extremists any more than by the other.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt cautions against being swayed by extremists on both sides of the peace and war debate.

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