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I believe in the future of Texas so heartily because I believe that you are steadily taking measures for the uptraining of the children, for the uptraining of the generations that in a very few years will take our places and rule the destinies of the State.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt expresses his confidence in Texas's future due to its commitment to educating its youth.

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