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President Theodore Roosevelt was back in action at the Osco Community Church on Friday, August 1st. I learned about this at Hamilton and was extended the invitation by John Zahm, campaign coordinator for Lawrence Bruckner. I was very pleased to meet the folks there and see their facilities. The hospitality extended to me was fantastic.
President Roosevelt, played by Joe Wiegand, talked about being in the arena. He mainly focused on the arena of politics, where ideas come together for the common good. Where a person can take a stand and debate and compromise to help people and government move forward. President Roosevelt said, "To serve as well as lead, that is the make of a true politician." Theodore Roosevelt was first elected to the New York House of Representatives when he was 22 years old.
The top picture is myself with T.R. and Vicki Bull. The bottom picture is John Zahm, T.R. and Lawrence Bruckner. The t-shirt reads, "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far." One of T.R.'s famous quotes.