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He had just been reelected to the Presidency because the majority of our citizens, the majority of our farmers and wage-workers, believed that he had faithfully upheld their interests for four years.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt notes that McKinley was reelected due to the support of citizens who felt he represented their interests.

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