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done and some people began to call for a Brutus to 

 curb my imperialistic tendencies." 



He told a funny story about John L. Sullivan, 

 who came to the White House to intercede for a 



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nephew who had got into trouble in the navy. 

 John L. told what a nice woman the boy's mother 

 was and what a terrible disgrace it would be for 

 himself and his family if the boy was dropped from 

 the navy. "Why, if he hadn't gone into the navy 



