Teddy Roosevelt: “Moreover, our homage must not only find expression on our lips; it…”

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Moreover, our homage must not only find expression on our lips; it must also show itself forth in our deeds.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of actions reflecting one's words in a patriotic context.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “Moreover, our homage must not only find expression on our lips; it must also show itself forth in our deeds.”