Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 18, 1905
We respect the son of a worthy father if he feels that the fact that his father did well makes it incumbent upon him to strive to do better.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Remarks in Greensboro, North Carolina

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