Political Quotes

Teddy Roosevelt: “We have a right to demand that they set an example to their less fortunate brethren by paying scrupulous heed not only…”

On the recordJune 27, 1905
We have a right to demand that they set an example to their less fortunate brethren by paying scrupulous heed not only to the letter, but to the spirit of the laws.
Said by
Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at the Alumni Dinner of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Share

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.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation