Political Quotes

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The first requisite is knowledge, full and complete--knowledge which may be made public to the world.
Said by
Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt insists that comprehensive knowledge is essential for effective governance and corporate regulation.

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