"Every expansion of civilization makes for peace. In……" — Theodore Roosevelt
"Every expansion of civilization makes for peace. In other words, every expansion of a great civilized power means a victory for law, order, and righteousness. ...It is only the warlike power of a civilized people that can give peace to the world."
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531 Quotes by Theodore Roosevelt
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He who makes no mistakes makes no progress.
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If elected, I shall see to it that every man has a square deal, no less and no more.
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No other President ever enjoyed the Presidency as I did.
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I feel as fit as a bull moose.
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There is no room in this country for hyphenated Americanism.
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One of our defects as a nation is a tendency to use what have been called "weasel words."
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The White House is a bully pulpit.
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We will send ships and Marines as soon as possible for the protection of American life and property.
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