Teddy Roosevelt said "Every consideration should be shown him, and in return the highest standard of usefulness should be exacted from him." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

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Every consideration should be shown him, and in return the highest standard of usefulness should be exacted from him.

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Republican · New York

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This statement reflects Roosevelt's expectation of high standards from soldiers in exchange for proper treatment.

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