Teddy Roosevelt: “But, after all, he can generally be disregarded, whereas the real and…”

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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