But it is no less true that it is our economic policy as regards the tariff and finance which has enabled us as a nation to make such good use of the individual capacities of our citizens, and the natural resources of our country.
Roosevelt argues that economic policy has allowed citizens to utilize their capacities and resources effectively.
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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.
Character must show itself in the man's performance both of the duty he owes himself and of the duty he owes the State.
I deeply appreciate your letter, and I realize to the full the heavy responsibility it puts upon me.
No man is worth his salt in public life who makes on the stump a pledge which he does not keep after election; and, if he makes such a pledge and does not keep it, hunt him out of public life.
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