Teddy Roosevelt: “The prop of the country must be the business man who intends so to run…”

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The prop of the country must be the business man who intends so to run his business that it will be profitable for his children after him.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of responsible business practices for future generations.

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