Whether the man were Protestant, Catholic, or Jew, if he was a faithful public servant they would so report him; and if he was unfaithful he would be reported as such wholly without regard to his creed.
Describing the integrity of community leaders, Roosevelt notes their unwavering impartiality in evaluating public servants, regardless of religious affiliation.
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