Political Quotes

On the recordJune 20, 1905
I want to see this nation not only strong, but just, and not only just, but strong.
Said by
Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at the Graduating Exercises of Holy Cross College in Worcester, Massachusetts

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