Theodore Roosevelt actually said...

I do not believe that such supervision can come effectively through the State, nor that it can effectively come through the municipality.

Remarks on Receiving the Degree of Doctor of Human Letters From Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts

06/21/1905

More Theodore Roosevelt Quotes

When I come here to California I am not in the West, I am west of the West.

I think I was a pretty good American when I came here, but I feel that I am a better American now.

I wish to say what a great pleasure it has been to be here today.

I am not surprised at it, because the last two days in California have taught me not to be surprised at anything.