President Roosevelt gives speech to International Brotherhood of Teamsters in Washington, DC

The speaker discusses the shift in Republican leaders' stance on foreign and military policy, influenced by public opinion polls. They emphasize the importance of not leaving peace efforts to those who initially opposed them and highlight the struggle to maintain these efforts over the past five years. The speaker also stresses personal integrity and the inability to speak dishonestly.

What is the main reason the speaker believes Republican leaders have changed their stance on foreign policy?

• They want to align with the current administration.

• They have new information from international allies.

• They have always supported this policy.

• They are influenced by public opinion polls.

According to the speaker, why should the task of making peace not be handed over to new leaders?

• The current leaders have not yet completed their term.

• The new leaders are not interested in peace.

• The foundations for peace have already been laid by the current leaders.

• The new leaders lack experience.

What does the speaker imply about the skill of the new leaders in handling peace-making?

• They will need more time to understand the issues.

• They will struggle to gain international support.

• They will handle it without losing any support.

• They will likely make significant mistakes.

What personal quality does the speaker claim to possess?

• The ability to negotiate effectively.

• The ability to speak honestly and consistently.

• The ability to predict political outcomes.

• The ability to speak multiple languages.

How does the speaker view their own age in relation to their ability to communicate?

• As irrelevant to their communication skills.

• As an advantage in political negotiations.

• As a reason for being unable to speak dishonestly.

• As a barrier to understanding modern issues.