Teddy Roosevelt: “It can not safely, and should not in any case, be imposed upon them…”

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It can not safely, and should not in any case, be imposed upon them against their will.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of consent in governance, reflecting his belief in democratic principles.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “It can not safely, and should not in any case, be imposed upon them against their will.”