Teddy Roosevelt: “It is impossible to dwell without a shudder on the monstrous woe and…”

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It is impossible to dwell without a shudder on the monstrous woe and misery of such a contest.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt expresses deep sorrow over the immense suffering caused by violent conflicts, emphasizing their tragic nature.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “It is impossible to dwell without a shudder on the monstrous woe and misery of such a contest.”