Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 24, 1905
The poor man who is true to you is the ultimately righteous, and the man who will steal for you will steal from you.
Said by
Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at the City Park in Little Rock, Arkansas

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