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"Teapot Dome involved the conservation of the oil resources of the United States, especially those situated upon the public lands."

George William Norris, American Politician

Scandal, Conservation, Oil, Public, States

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"Teapot Dome involved the conservation of the oil resources of the United States, especially those situated upon the public lands."

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"The scandal's so unbelievable that I cannot repeat it here."

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"Teapot Dome involved the conservation of the oil resources of the United States, especially those situated upon the public lands."

George William Norris, American Politician

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"Men are often biased in their judgment on account of their sympathy and their interests."

"During practically all of my public life, I have been a sincere advocate of an agreement between the leading nations of the world to set up all the necessary international machinery that would bring about a practical abolition of war between civilized nations."

"I am bitterly opposed to my country entering the war, but if, notwithstanding my opposition, we do enter it, all of my energy and all of my power will be behind our flag in carrying it on to victory."

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