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Teddy Roosevelt: “He hated England, sympathized with France, and did not possess sufficient political good sense to appreciate either the…”

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He hated England, sympathized with France, and did not possess sufficient political good sense to appreciate either the benefits of the Central Government or the need of preserving order.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

This quote reflects Theodore Roosevelt's critical view of political figures who lacked the wisdom to appreciate the importance of a strong central government.

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