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Teddy Roosevelt: “Our public life depends upon men who take an active interest in that public life; who are bound to see public affairs…”

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Our public life depends upon men who take an active interest in that public life; who are bound to see public affairs honestly and competently managed; but who have the good sense to know what honesty and competency actually mean.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

This quote highlights the necessity of informed and competent citizens in managing public affairs.

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