Remarks in Tacoma, Washington
05/21/1903
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I do indeed appreciate the reception you have given me in this, the oldest historic city in the United States.
I shall say but one word of thanks to you tonight.
The minute that these republics develop rich men who will look down on the poor, and poor and envious men who hate and wish for the disposal...
This republic is not, and never shall, be the government of a plutocracy.