Teddy Roosevelt said "If he is honest and upright in his dealings with his neighbor and with the State, then he is entitled to respect and good treatment." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

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If he is honest and upright in his dealings with his neighbor and with the State, then he is entitled to respect and good treatment.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt states that honesty and integrity in dealings warrant respect and good treatment.

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