That ought to and I think in the future will tell predominantly for good; but it does not help us in the least to be brought closer together with other peoples if they merely find our unamiable traits more strongly marked than they thought.
Roosevelt reflects on the importance of presenting positive traits to foster goodwill among nations.
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Therefore I hope that so far as possible the people may be given the chance, through direct primaries, to express their preference as to who shall be the nominee of the Republican Presidential Convention.
I will accept the nomination for President if it is tendered to me, and I will adhere to this decision until the convention has expressed its preference.
I speak of the men of the past partly that they may be honored by our praise of them, but more that they may serve as examples for the future.
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