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Teddy Roosevelt: The great profession of the law should be that profession whose members ought to take the lead in the creation of just…

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The great profession of the law should be that profession whose members ought to take the lead in the creation of just such a spirit.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

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Roosevelt calls for lawyers to lead in fostering a spirit of justice and morality in society.

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