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Teddy Roosevelt: “All that we have a right to ask of any man, rich or poor, whatever his creed, his occupation, his birthplace, or his…”

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All that we have a right to ask of any man, rich or poor, whatever his creed, his occupation, his birthplace, or his residence, is that he shall act well and honorably by his neighbor and by, his country.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt calls for all individuals, regardless of their background, to act honorably towards others.

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