Political Quotes

On the recordAugust 25, 1902
We won out because our fathers had iron in their blood, because they dared greatly and did greatly, because when they were convinced where their duty lay they resolutely did it, no matter what the cost.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

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Remarks in Augusta, Maine

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