Teddy Roosevelt: “Remember that in popular government we must rely on the people…”

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Remember that in popular government we must rely on the people themselves, alike for the punishment and the reformation.

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Republican · New York

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This quote reflects Roosevelt's belief in the essential role of the populace in a democratic society.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “Remember that in popular government we must rely on the people themselves, alike for the punishment and the reformation.”