Teddy Roosevelt: “But the betterment must be accomplished partly, and I believe mainly…”

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But the betterment must be accomplished partly, and I believe mainly, through the National Government.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt believes that national government plays a key role in societal improvement.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “But the betterment must be accomplished partly, and I believe mainly, through the National Government.”