Political Quotes

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What I say to this body of my colored fellow-citizens is just exactly what I would say to any body of my white fellow-citizens.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt states that he would address any group of citizens, regardless of race, with the same respect and message.

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