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Remarks at the Unveiling of the Sherman Statue in Washington, DC

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Feb 14, 1909

Each of these children represents either a potential addition to the productive capacity and the enlightened citizenship of the nation, or, if allowed to suffer from neglect, a potential addition to the destructive forces of the community.

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Feb 26, 1909

Warning is expressly given to all persons not to commit any of the acts herein enumerated and which are prohibited by law.

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Feb 14, 1909

The interests of the nation are involved in the welfare of this army of children no less than in our great material affairs.

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Feb 8, 1909

I do not recommend any appropriation for their services, but only for the expenses that will be required to finish the task that they have begun.

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