Political Quotes

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There is plenty of misconduct, plenty of selfish disregard of the rights of others, and especially of the weak.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt acknowledges the prevalence of misconduct and the disregard for the rights of the vulnerable in society.

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