Among Washington’s maxims which he bequeathed to his countrymen were the two following: “Observe good faith and justice toward all nations,” and “To be prepared for war is the most effective means to promote peace.” These two principles taken together should form the basis of our whole foreign policy.
Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of Washington's principles in shaping American foreign policy.
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Like all other good citizens, I accept the result with entire good humor and contentment.
A broken promise is bad enough in private life. It is worse in the field of politics.
Every special interest is entitled to justice—full, fair, and complete—and, now, mind you, if there were any attempt by mob-violence to plunder and work harm to the special interest, whatever it may be, that I most dislike, and the wealthy…
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.
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