On the record
Our prime object is to secure the rights and guard the interests of the small ranchman, the man who plows and pitches hay for himself.
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gutenberg.orgOur prime object is to secure the rights and guard the interests of the small ranchman, the man who plows and pitches hay for himself.
This quote reflects Roosevelt's commitment to protecting the rights of small ranchers and farmers.
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