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Teddy Roosevelt: “As a matter of fact, the enormous mass of our legislation and administration ought to be concerned with matters that are…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
As a matter of fact, the enormous mass of our legislation and administration ought to be concerned with matters that are strictly for the commonweal; and where special legislation or administration is needed, as it often must be, for a certain class, the need can be met primarily by mere honesty and common sense.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the role of government, this quote asserts that most legislation should serve the common good, with specific needs met by honesty and common sense.

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