Teddy Roosevelt: “The violence of the crusade for this legislation, and its complete…”

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The violence of the crusade for this legislation, and its complete failure, illustrate two truths which it is essential our people should learn.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt reflects on the lessons learned from a failed legislative crusade and its implications for society.

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