On the recordOctober 18, 1905
I realize to the full, as does every good citizen, that there must be a foundation of material prosperity upon which to build the welfare of State or nation.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI realize to the full, as does every good citizen, that there must be a foundation of material prosperity upon which to build the welfare of State or nation.
Remarks in Charlotte, North Carolina
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