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Teddy Roosevelt: We can afford to consider in a public servant nothing but the question of his honesty or dishonesty when once that…

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We can afford to consider in a public servant nothing but the question of his honesty or dishonesty when once that question is raised.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

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Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of honesty in public service.

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