Answer:
Theodore Roosevelt’s opening line was hardly remarkable for a presidential campaign speech: “Friends, I shall ask you to be as quiet as possible.” His second line, however, was a bombshell.
The question above I believe is incomplete and has multiple answers. They include;
a) He believes that his actions were justified based on his kinship with all living beings.
b) He believes that the Espionage Act is contradictory to democratic principles and freedom
c) He stands in opposition to the current political system.
d) He denies being in violation of the Espionage Act.
The correct answer is (B). The link provided supports my answer.
https://www.marxists.org/archive/debs/works/1918/court.htm
18.9 inches. it's half a meter, DANG.
also what freaking assignment is this LOL