Teddy Roosevelt: “I want to say that while it is incumbent upon you to take your duties…”

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I want to say that while it is incumbent upon you to take your duties seriously and do them with all your heart, if you do even that you do more good to the Nation than any equal body of citizens to be found in our country.

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Teddy Roosevelt

Republican · New York

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Roosevelt expresses that the dedication of National Guard members contributes greatly to the nation’s welfare.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “I want to say that while it is incumbent upon you to take your duties seriously and do them with all your heart, if you…”

Editor's note · Context