Teddy Roosevelt: “In other words, the standard we should establish is the standard of…”

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In other words, the standard we should establish is the standard of conduct, not the standard of occupation, of means, or of social position.

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Republican · New York

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He advocates for a standard of conduct that prioritizes personal behavior over social or economic status.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “In other words, the standard we should establish is the standard of conduct, not the standard of occupation, of means…”