Teddy Roosevelt: “I recommend that a law be enacted to regulate inter-State commerce in…”

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I recommend that a law be enacted to regulate inter-State commerce in misbranded and adulterated foods, drinks, and drugs.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt advocated for laws to ensure the safety and integrity of food and drugs in commerce.

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