So far as I legitimately can I shall always endeavor to pay regard to the wishes and feelings of the people of each locality; but I can not consent to take the position that the door of hope—the door of opportunity—is to be shut upon any man, no matter how worthy, purely upon the grounds of race or color.
He expresses his belief in equal opportunity regardless of race or color.
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I absolutely agree with you that this matter is not one to be decided with any reference to the personal preferences or interests of any man, but purely from the standpoint of the interests of the people as a whole.
I want every labor man, every labor leader, every organized union man, to take the lead in denouncing crime or violence.
I will accept the nomination for President if it is tendered to me, and I will adhere to this decision until the convention has expressed its preference.
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