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I earnestly recommend to the Congress that in the exercise of its wise discretion it should take into consideration the coming to this country of anarchists or persons professing principles hostile to all government and justifying the murder of those placed in authority.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt urges Congress to consider the implications of allowing anarchists into the United States.

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