Teddy Roosevelt: “In such a Republic as ours the one thing that we cannot afford to…”

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In such a Republic as ours the one thing that we cannot afford to neglect is the problem of turning out decent citizens.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of nurturing responsible citizens for the future of the Republic.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “In such a Republic as ours the one thing that we cannot afford to neglect is the problem of turning out decent citizens.”