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Teddy Roosevelt: “I renew and emphasize my recommendation of last year that so far as they are available for agriculture in its broadest…”

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I renew and emphasize my recommendation of last year that so far as they are available for agriculture in its broadest sense, and to whatever extent they may be reclaimed under the national irrigation law, the remaining public lands should be held rigidly for the home builder.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt reiterates his recommendation to prioritize public lands for home builders to support agriculture.

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