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Surely in every movement for the betterment of our life, our life social in the truest and deepest sense, our life political, we have a special right to ask not merely support but leadership from those of the Church.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt calls for leadership from religious figures in social and political movements aimed at improving society.

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