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This Nation never stood in greater need than now of having among its leaders men of lofty ideals, which they try to live up to and not merely to talk of.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “This Nation never stood in greater need than now of having among its leaders men of lofty ideals, which they try to live…”
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Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of leaders with high ideals during challenging times for the nation.
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