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It is hardly necessary to urge the importance of recovering these dishonest acquisitions, stolen from the people, and of promptly and duly punishing the offenders.
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gutenberg.orgIt is hardly necessary to urge the importance of recovering these dishonest acquisitions, stolen from the people, and of promptly and duly punishing the offenders.
This quote highlights Roosevelt's insistence on the importance of recovering stolen public lands and punishing those responsible.
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