Teddy Roosevelt: “We do not intend to permit the people’s money to be squandered or to…”

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