Wars are, of course, as a rule to be avoided; but they are far better than certain kinds of peace.
Theodore RooseveltA typical vice of American politics is the avoidance of saying anything real on real issues.
Theodore RooseveltThe death-knell of the republic had rung as soon as the active power became lodged in the hands of those who sought, not to do justice to all citizens, rich and poor alike, but to stand for one special class and for its interests as opposed to the interests of others.
Theodore Roosevelt