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But while I fully admit the difficulties in the way, I do not for a moment admit that these difficulties warrant us in stopping in our effort to secure a wise and just system.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

He acknowledges the challenges but insists on the necessity of pursuing a just system.

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