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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.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “Our prime object is to secure the rights and guard the interests of the small ranchman, the man who plows and pitches…”
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This quote reflects Roosevelt's commitment to protecting the rights of small ranchers and farmers.
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