Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
Still less is there any patent device for remedying social evils and doing away with social inequalities.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Theodore Roosevelt emphasizes that there are no easy, quick fixes for deep-seated social problems and disparities.

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