Teddy Roosevelt: “These are the risks which must be taken, and the men who take them…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900

These are the risks which must be taken, and the men who take them should be singled out for reward and for duty.

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Republican · New York

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From an essay on the strenuous life, this passage advocates for recognizing individuals who take necessary risks in times of emergency.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “These are the risks which must be taken, and the men who take them should be singled out for reward and for duty.”