On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
There can be no weakening of the law-abiding spirit here at home, if we are permanently to succeed; and just as little can we afford to show weakness abroad.
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In a speech advocating for national strength and consistency, this quote links the importance of domestic lawfulness to the necessity of projecting strength internationally.
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