FDR: “It is equally impossible to obtain curbs on monopoly, unfair trade…”

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It is equally impossible to obtain curbs on monopoly, unfair trade practices and speculation by State action alone.

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Roosevelt argues that federal intervention is necessary to address issues like monopoly and unfair trade practices.

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FDR: “It is equally impossible to obtain curbs on monopoly, unfair trade practices and speculation by State action alone.”