Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 16, 1905
Let us be true to ourselves, for we cannot then be false to any man.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at the 121st Annual Dinner of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick in New York City

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