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We are neither for the rich man as such nor for the poor man as such; we are for the upright man, rich or poor.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “We are neither for the rich man as such nor for the poor man as such; we are for the upright man, rich or poor.”
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He expresses a commitment to supporting upright individuals, regardless of their wealth.
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