On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
Here again we must remember that our first duty is to our own people, and yet that we can best get justice by doing justice.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “Here again we must remember that our first duty is to our own people, and yet that we can best get justice by doing…”
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From a speech on national character and foreign policy, this quote emphasizes the balance between national interest and ethical conduct.
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