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Teddy Roosevelt: “We believe that it is entirely possible to combine equality of rights and at least an approximate equality in the…”

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We believe that it is entirely possible to combine equality of rights and at least an approximate equality in the opportunity to achieve material well-being, with the opportunity for the highest kind of individual distinction.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

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Roosevelt believes it is possible to balance equal rights with opportunities for individual success.

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