Teddy Roosevelt: “Whether we wish it or not we have to be a great power; we have to play…”

On the recordMay 20, 1903

Whether we wish it or not we have to be a great power; we have to play a great part.

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Republican · New York

Source

Remarks at the Laying of the Cornerstone of the Lewis and Clark Memorial in Portland, Oregon

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Nov 4, 1912

Like all other good citizens, I accept the result with entire good humor and contentment.

Oct 13, 1912

I am absorbed in the success of that movement.

Nov 4, 1912

I congratulate you thereon.

Oct 13, 1912

Don’t you pity me. I am all right.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “Whether we wish it or not we have to be a great power; we have to play a great part.”