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Teddy Roosevelt: “We have got to see the work through, because we are not a nation of weaklings.”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
We have got to see the work through, because we are not a nation of weaklings.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

From his speech "The Strenuous Life," this statement emphasizes the nation's commitment to completing its tasks and responsibilities.

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