Teddy Roosevelt: “The reward should be ample when they do their best; and nothing less…”

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The reward should be ample when they do their best; and nothing less than their best should be tolerated.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt believes that adequate rewards should be given to military personnel who perform their duties well.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “The reward should be ample when they do their best; and nothing less than their best should be tolerated.”