They. too. have constitutional functions to perform. they. too. have sacred public duties to discharge. I say that any one of them would be false to the highest and best conception of American government if he did not stand for hi� own convictions. if he did not do what he believed to be right. I do not mean by that to say that we must not have party coolperation. and even party action. on subjects that are real party matters. but I do say that a man ought to stand by his coiscience and his judgment as to what is right and wrong in legiolation. and he ought to keep the pledges he has made. just as it Is reportedand. of course. there is no doubt about itthat th President was keeping a pledge made In.the campaign when he vetoed the immigration bill. I read again from President Woodrow Wilsons speech at Indianapolis on Jackson Day. in which he himself describes his concept of his duties and responsibilities as to matters of this kind. He said: I am not an independent voter. but I hope I can claim to be an indec pendent person.
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