Nothing should be permitted to stand in the way of the preservation of the forests, and it is criminal to permit individuals to purchase a little gain for themselves through the destruction of forests when this destruction is fatal to the well-being of the whole country in the future.
Roosevelt advocates for the preservation of forests, arguing that short-term gains should not come at the expense of long-term national well-being.
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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.
the fate of the leader for the time being is of little consequence, but the cause itself must in the end triumph, for its triumph is essential to the well-being of the American people.
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