Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
In our internal policy we can not afford to rest satisfied until all that the government can do has been done to secure fair dealing and equal justice as between man and man.
Said by
Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Addressing domestic governance, Roosevelt asserts the government's ongoing responsibility to ensure fairness and equal justice for all citizens.

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