Political Quotes

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We must see that there is civic honesty, civic cleanliness, civic good sense in our home administration of city, State, and nation.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt calls for integrity and good governance at all levels of government.

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