Character, in the long run, is the decisive factor in the life of an individual and of nations alike. Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt Jr. (October 27, 1858 – January 6, 1919) was an American statesman, author, explorer, soldier, and naturalist, who served as the 26th President of the United States from 1901 to 1909. He also served as the 25th Vice President of the United States from March to September 1901 and as the 33rd Governor of New Yorkfrom 1899 to 1900. As a leader of the Republican Party during this time, he became a driving force for the Progressive Era in the United States in the early 20th century. His face is depicted on Mount Rushmore, alongside those of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln.
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Stories and Quotes from the Mind* and Keyboard of A.A.Forringer 
I am pleased to make your acquaintance. Your list of authors mirrors mine, but I wonder how Preston and Lee Child weren’t there. I agree character is sorely lacking today but when I consider who we elected president… Mystery solved. Keep writing and I’ll keep reading!
Later, Bob Parmelee