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Teddy Roosevelt: Washington created the Republic, rose by statecraft to the highest position, and used that position only for the welfare…

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Washington created the Republic, rose by statecraft to the highest position, and used that position only for the welfare of his fellows and for so long as his fellows wished him to keep it.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

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Roosevelt praises Washington for his leadership and dedication to the welfare of the Republic.

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