Remarks in Joliet, Illinois
06/02/1903
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Each of these children represents either a potential addition to the productive capacity and the enlightened citizenship...
Now, Therefore, I, Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the power in me vested by...
The first of all considerations is the permanent welfare of our people.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.