It seems to me that it is a good thing from every standpoint to let the colored man know that if he shows in marked degree the qualities of good citizenship—the qualities which in a white man we feel are entitled to reward—then he will not be cut off from all hope of similar reward.
He believes in rewarding good citizenship qualities in individuals of all races.
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The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood.
I speak of the men of the past partly that they may be honored by our praise of them, but more that they may serve as examples for the future.
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.
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