Teddy Roosevelt said "If he does, be for him, whether he is rich or poor, because if you do not you are recreant in the spirit of Americanism." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

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If he does, be for him, whether he is rich or poor, because if you do not you are recreant in the spirit of Americanism.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt encourages support for individuals who fulfill their duties, regardless of wealth.

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