Teddy Roosevelt: “There are excellent people who believe that we can shirk these duties…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900

There are excellent people who believe that we can shirk these duties and yet retain our self-respect; but these good people are in error.

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Republican · New York

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From "The Strenuous Life," Roosevelt challenges the idea that the nation can avoid its international duties and still maintain its honor.

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