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David Cicilline: “As Republican President Teddy Roosevelt said, patriotism means stand by country; it does not mean stand by a President…”

On the recordOctober 21, 2021
As Republican President Teddy Roosevelt said, patriotism means stand by country; it does not mean stand by a President or any other public official.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Cicilline emphasizes loyalty to the country over loyalty to any president.

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