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Teddy Roosevelt: “But do not let him sit down and blame the politicians, let him blame himself, for it is in his power to get the…”

On the recordApril 5, 1905
But do not let him sit down and blame the politicians, let him blame himself, for it is in his power to get the government that he seriously desires to have.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

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Remarks on Capitol Plaza in Austin, Texas

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