Political Quotes

On the recordApril 18, 1902
In the unending strife for civic betterment, small is the use of these people who mean well, but who mean well feebly.
Said by
Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at the Banquet at Sherry's in Honor of Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, President of Columbia University in New York...

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