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Teddy Roosevelt: The one consideration which must never be omitted in a tariff change is the imperative need of preserving the American…

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The one consideration which must never be omitted in a tariff change is the imperative need of preserving the American standard of living for the American workingman.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of maintaining the American workingman's standard of living during tariff changes.

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