On the recordOctober 18, 1905
The man who fails to be honest and brave both in his political franchise and in his private business contributes to political and social anarchy.
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presidency.ucsb.eduThe man who fails to be honest and brave both in his political franchise and in his private business contributes to political and social anarchy.
Remarks in Raleigh, North Carolina
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