Teddy Roosevelt: “The man of great wealth owes a peculiar obligation to the State…”

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The man of great wealth owes a peculiar obligation to the State, because he derives special advantages from the mere existence of government.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt emphasizes the responsibility of wealthy individuals to contribute to the state that supports them.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “The man of great wealth owes a peculiar obligation to the State, because he derives special advantages from the mere…”