Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 22, 1902
It should be our object in every way to encourage the National Guards of the States and to build them up to the highest point of efficiency.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

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Remarks at Tomlinson Hall in Indianapolis, Indiana

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