Letter to Kermit Roosevelt
11/09/1904
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It is a good thing to grow citrus fruits, but it is even a better thing to have the right kind of citizenship.
Back of the law stands the man; just exactly as in battle it is the man behind the gun that counts most, even more than the gun.
I have looked forward toward visiting your wonderful and beautiful State for years, and I am so glad of having the chance of being here.
I want to say what a pleasure it is to see you.