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President Roosevelt is glad to hear more about Senator Knox’s address at Yale, especially his reference to the Girondists. He wants people to understand that “to be moderate does not mean to be timid.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-06-24
President Roosevelt agrees with James Ford Rhodes’ assertion that the “average Roman rich man” makes the modern equivalent looks tame in comparison. Although he does not think highly of the “American multi-millionaire”, nor his family and those who model their lives after them, comparing them to tyrants and ancient demagogues is “simple nonsense.” He hopes that he is doing his part in directing the American people along the line of political moderation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-29
President Roosevelt is glad that Jacob A. Riis liked his recent speech. Roosevelt says that he “is no more to be frightened out of a sane and courageous radicalism by the creatures who yell that it is socialism, than to be frightened out of a proper conservation by the equally senseless yell that it represents reaction.” Roosevelt agrees with Riis on the uselessness of large fortunes, as well as the necessity of revising the tariff.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-04-18
President Roosevelt will see E. D. Morel, but will not be able to do anything about the Congo when it is six weeks before a national election. Roosevelt has been rereading Thomas Babington Macaulay’s histories and is struck by the importance of moderation in bringing about progress. Roosevelt discusses his position on race relations and labor issues as being moderate compared to extremists on either side.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-16