Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 23, 1904
I thank you for very kind allusions to what the Government of the United States has accomplished for the policies you have at heart.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

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Remarks to the Delegates of the Interparliamentary Union at the White House

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