human
Fellow Americans, he began,
gpt
The decision, I think, was not an easy one. The citizens of our great democracy are not sheep, to be led first this way and then that; they are not dead leaves to be carried by every vagrant breeze that blows; they are not children, nor are they fools.
human
Do not mistake my meaning, he said levelly.
gpt
I do not mean that there are no fools among us. There are. Again he paused for effect.
human
Every man, every woman, who, through laziness or neglect or complacency, failed to make his desire known at the polls in this election--is a fool. Every citizen who thinks that his vote doesn't count for much, and therefore fails to register that vote--is a fool. Every person who accepts the _privileges_ of American citizenship and considers them as _rights_, and who neglects the _duties_ of citizenship because they are tiresome--is a fool.
gpt
Fortunately for us all, the fools are in a minority in our country. This election shows that. Most of you have done your duty and followed your conscience as you see fit. And I congratulate you for that.
human
Four years ago, exercising that same privilege and duty, you, the citizens of the United States, honored me and those who were working with me by electing us to the highest offices in this nation. You elected us, I believe, because we made certain promises to you--solemn promises that were made in our platform four years ago.
gpt
I am certain that you all know we have endeavored to keep those promises. I am certain that you know that we have kept faith with the people of this nation.
human
This year, in our platform, we made more promises. We outlined a program that we felt would be of the greatest benefit to this nation.
gpt
Senator James Cannon and his party have also made promises--promises which, I am sure, they, too, feel are best for our nation.