Political Quotes

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Upon the success of our experiment much depends; not only as regards our own welfare, but as regards the welfare of mankind.
Said by
Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

This statement underscores the global significance of America's democratic experiment and its implications for humanity.

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