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Teddy Roosevelt: “We should work cautiously and patiently and with complete absence of animosity, except toward the individuals whom we…”

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We should work cautiously and patiently and with complete absence of animosity, except toward the individuals whom we are certain have been guilty of flagrant evil; but we should also work firmly to realize the democratic purpose, economically and socially as well as politically.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt calls for a balanced approach to social reform, emphasizing patience and determination.

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