Teddy Roosevelt: “It will not be worth while summoning our people to do well in war if…”

On the recordAugust 29, 1902

It will not be worth while summoning our people to do well in war if they have not done well in peace beforehand.

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Republican · New York

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Remarks in South Royalton, Vermont

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Teddy Roosevelt: “It will not be worth while summoning our people to do well in war if they have not done well in peace beforehand.”