Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
For instance, there must be no compromise under any circumstances with official corruption, and of course no man should hesitate to say as much.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

From an essay on the strenuous life, Roosevelt asserts the necessity of unwavering opposition to government corruption.

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