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No man in public position can, under penalty of forfeiting the right to the respect of those whose regard he most values, fail as the opportunity comes to do all that in him lies for peace.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “No man in public position can, under penalty of forfeiting the right to the respect of those whose regard he most…”
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Roosevelt asserts that public officials must strive for peace to earn respect.
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