Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 16, 1905
That man is the best American who has in him the American spirit, the American soul.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

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Remarks at the 121st Annual Dinner of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick in New York City

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