Our endeavor is to see that those big railroad men and big shippers who are not responsive to the demands of justice are required to do what their fellows who are responsive to the demands of justice would be glad to do of their own accord.
Teddy Roosevelt: “Our endeavor is to see that those big railroad men and big shippers who are not responsive to the demands of justice are…”
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Roosevelt calls for accountability among powerful railroad executives to ensure justice is served.
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