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Teddy Roosevelt: “In public life we need not only men who are able to work in and through their parties, but also upright, fearless…”

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In public life we need not only men who are able to work in and through their parties, but also upright, fearless, rational independents, who will deal impartial justice to all men and all parties.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt calls for both party-affiliated and independent individuals who can administer justice fairly.

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