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Woodrow Wilson: The resources in question must be used, but not destroyed or wasted; used, but not monopolized upon any narrow idea of…

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The resources in question must be used, but not destroyed or wasted; used, but not monopolized upon any narrow idea of individual rights as against the abiding interests of communities.
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

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Wilson advocates for responsible use of resources, balancing individual rights with community interests.

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