Teddy Roosevelt said "We do not intend to permit the people’s money to be squandered or to tolerate any work that is not the best." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900

We do not intend to permit the people’s money to be squandered or to tolerate any work that is not the best.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt asserts the state's commitment to fiscal responsibility and high standards in public works.

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