On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
Now, not only should such politicians be regarded as infamous, but the people who are hoodwinked by them should share the blame.
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In his essay on civic duty, Roosevelt asserts that the public shares responsibility for allowing themselves to be deceived by dishonest politicians.
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