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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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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

He expresses a commitment to supporting upright individuals, regardless of their wealth.

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The good citizen will demand liberty for himself, and as a matter of pride, he will see to it that others receive the liberty which he thus claims as his own.

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