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In most country districts at the present day not only have the people many feelings in common, but, what is quite as important, they are perfectly aware that they have these feelings in common.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt points out that people in rural areas share common feelings and are aware of them.

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