I am not blind to the shortcomings of our own people.
I learned in the early part of my career that labor must bear the cross for others' sins, must be the vicarious sufferer for the wrongs that others do.
I believe that movements to suppress wrongs can be carried out under the protection of our flag.
I am Mother Jones. The Government can't take my life and you can't take my arm, but you can take my suitcase.
If they want to hang me, let them. And on the scaffold I will shout Freedom for the working class!
I am not afraid of the pen, or the scaffold, or the sword.