Political Quotes

Teddy Roosevelt: “I, Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the power in me vested... do proclaim…”

On the recordMarch 1, 1909
I, Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the power in me vested... do proclaim that the said lands are hereby added to the Apache National Forest.
Said by
Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Proclamation 866—Enlarging the Apache National Forest, Arizona

Share

More from Teddy Roosevelt

Oct 13, 1912

I want every labor man, every labor leader, every organized union man, to take the lead in denouncing crime or violence.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 4, 1912

Like all other good citizens, I accept the result with entire good humor and contentment.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Oct 13, 1912

I wish to say that the Progressive Party is making its appeal to all our fellow citizens without any regard to their creed or to their birthplace.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation