Teddy Roosevelt: “First and foremost, your organization recognizes the vital need of…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900

First and foremost, your organization recognizes the vital need of brotherhood, the most vital of all our needs here in this great Republic.

Said by

Republican · New York

Source

Speaking to a philanthropic organization, this identifies brotherhood as the most crucial need for the nation.

More from Teddy Roosevelt

Oct 13, 1912

I wish to say that the Progressive Party is making its appeal to all our fellow citizens without any regard to their creed or to their birthplace.

Oct 13, 1912

I don’t know anything about who the man was who shot me to-night.

Oct 13, 1912

I have just been shot.

Nov 4, 1912

I congratulate you thereon.

Other voices in this conversation

Teddy Roosevelt: “First and foremost, your organization recognizes the vital need of brotherhood, the most vital of all our needs here in…”