Political Quotes

On the recordMay 11, 1903
I think I was a fairly good American a week ago when I came into your State, but I am a better one now.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Address at a Banquet Tendered by the Citizens of San Francisco, California at the Palace Hotel

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