Its discontent has been unwisely expressed, and often improperly expressed, but there is a sound basis for it, and the orderly and law-abiding people of a community would be in a far stronger position for upholding the courts if the undoubtedly existing abuses could be provided against.
Roosevelt acknowledges the valid grievances of labor while cautioning against their expression.
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No man is worth his salt in public life who makes on the stump a pledge which he does not keep after election; and, if he makes such a pledge and does not keep it, hunt him out of public life.
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 credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood.
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