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Woodrow Wilson: Every approach to this difficult subject-matter of decision brings us face to face, therefore, with this unanswered…

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Every approach to this difficult subject-matter of decision brings us face to face, therefore, with this unanswered question: What is it right that we should do with the railroads, in the interest of the public and in fairness to their owners?
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Wilson highlights the critical question of how to manage railroads fairly for both the public and owners.

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