Political Quotes

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I expect and demand in the name of the Nation much more from you who have had training of the mind than from those of mere wealth.
Said by
Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt states that he expects more from those educated than from those who are merely wealthy.

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