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Teddy Roosevelt: Under the present laws we have in the last four years accomplished much that is of substantial value; but the…

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Under the present laws we have in the last four years accomplished much that is of substantial value; but the difficulties in the way have been so great as to prove that further legislation is advisable.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt acknowledges the progress made under current laws while advocating for further legislative improvements.

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