Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 24, 1905
I am just a trifle more intent on punishing the Republican offender than the Democrat, because he is my own scoundrel.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at a Luncheon at Arkansas Consistory in Little Rock, Arkansas

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