The principles for which we stand are the principles of fair play and a square deal for every man and every woman in the United States, a square deal politically, a square deal in matters social and industrial. I wish to see you boys act like good citizens in the same way I'd expect any one of you to act in a football game. In other words don't flinch, don't foul and hit the line hard.

Source: History Speaks, Vol. 1. Gotham Records: 933

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