Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 17, 1905
We are no longer New Yorkers or New Englanders, Pennsylvanians or Virginians; we are Americans
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

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Remarks in Capitol Square in Richmond, Virginia

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