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Teddy Roosevelt: “If he is not governed that way do not let him sit down and blame the politicians, let him blame himself, for it is in…”

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If he is not governed that way do not let him sit down and blame the politicians, let him blame himself, for it is in his power to get any government that he seriously desires to have.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt emphasizes personal responsibility in governance, urging individuals to take charge of their political environment.

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