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Teddy Roosevelt: It is one of the most serious of all the obstacles to good executive work, to effective work, and to economy in the…

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It is one of the most serious of all the obstacles to good executive work, to effective work, and to economy in the public service.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

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Roosevelt identifies the distribution of work as a significant obstacle to effective public service.

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