Political Quotes

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These are the men who seek to excite a violent class hatred against all men of wealth.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt criticizes individuals who incite class hatred against the wealthy, viewing it as harmful to society.

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