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The forest can only be protected by the State, by the Nation; and the liberty of action of individuals must be conditioned upon what the State or Nation determines to be necessary for the common safety.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “The forest can only be protected by the State, by the Nation; and the liberty of action of individuals must be…”
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This quote reflects Roosevelt's belief in the need for government intervention to protect natural resources for the common good.
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