Teddy Roosevelt: “The man who makes such a promise may be a well-meaning but unbalanced…”

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The man who makes such a promise may be a well-meaning but unbalanced enthusiast, or he may be merely a designing demagogue.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt warns against politicians who make unrealistic promises, labeling them as either enthusiasts or demagogues.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “The man who makes such a promise may be a well-meaning but unbalanced enthusiast, or he may be merely a designing…”