On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
But, after all, he can generally be disregarded, whereas the real and dangerous foe is the corrupt politician, whom we can not afford to disregard.
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Roosevelt, in "The Strenuous Life," distinguishes between minor political distractions and the grave threat posed by corrupt politicians.
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