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Teddy Roosevelt: “This Government stands for manhood first and for business only as an adjunct of manhood.”

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This Government stands for manhood first and for business only as an adjunct of manhood.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of prioritizing human values over business interests.

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