Theodore Roosevelt actually said...

No President of the United States could have been greeted as I have been greeted today and not go back to take up the duties of his office with a stronger and more earnest purpose to try to represent all the splendid people whom he serves.

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Remarks at a Luncheon in New Orleans, Louisiana

10/25/1905

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