Teddy Roosevelt: “I believe in outdoor games, and I do not mind in the least that they…”

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I believe in outdoor games, and I do not mind in the least that they are rough games, or that those who take part in them are occasionally injured.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt expresses his belief in the value of outdoor sports, emphasizing their rough nature.

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