Political Quotes

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I do not ask for over-centralization; but I do ask that we work in a spirit of broad and far-reaching nationalism when we deal with what concerns our people as a whole.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt advocates for a balanced approach to nationalism in governance.

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