Theodore Roosevelt Quotes
If we put corrupt men in public office and sneeringly acquiesce in their corruptions, then we are wrong ourselves.
Roosevelt, Theodore. "The Duties of American Citizenship." American Ideals, and Other Essays, Social and Political, G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1897.
Islamic modernists like Serageldin are many among the educated Muslims but their views are often drowned out by the violence and extremist statements of the fundamentalists. Even in England it is difficult to expose corruption because of the libel laws. In most countries, it is almost impossible which is one of the reasons corruption is so widespread. American law says that it is better to mistakenly hurt some public figures’ reputation than suppress the ability of citizens to criticize and expose corruption.
Tammany Hall was the political machine that controlled New York City in the first half of the 20th century.
Senator McCain, on the current lobbying scandal, in particular, and the state of the government’s relationship with lobbyists in general.
Theodore Roosevelt Jr., often referred to as Teddy or his initials T. R., was an American statesman, conservationist, naturalist, historian, and writer, who served as the 26th president of the United States from 1901 to 1909. He previously served as 33rd governor of New York from 1899 to 1900 and the 25th vice president of the United States from March to September 1901. Roosevelt emerged as a leader of the Republican Party and became a driving force for anti-trust and Progressive policies.
