When I became President, one of the first things to which I devoted my attention was to try to bring about a fuller plan of irrigation, for the reclamation of agricultural lands in the semi-arid regions.
Remarks in Wichita Falls, Texas
Share
More from Teddy Roosevelt
The American people by a great plurality have conferred upon you the highest honor in their gift.
I wish to say that the Progressive Party is making its appeal to all our fellow citizens without any regard to their creed or to their birthplace.
Other voices in this conversation
