Teddy Roosevelt: “I do not want to preach, but I do want to say just a word or two to…”

On the recordApril 4, 1905

I do not want to preach, but I do want to say just a word or two to make you understand the responsibility that rests upon you.

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Republican · New York

Source

Remarks in South McAlester, Indian Territory

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Teddy Roosevelt: “I do not want to preach, but I do want to say just a word or two to make you understand the responsibility that rests…”