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His cool and steadfast insistence on our rights, and his clearsighted recognition of the proper way to obtain them, contrasted well with the mixed turbulence and foolishness of the Westerners who denounced him.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “His cool and steadfast insistence on our rights, and his clearsighted recognition of the proper way to obtain them…”
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Roosevelt contrasts the rational approach of Jay with the chaotic reactions of the Westerners, highlighting the need for clear leadership.
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