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The best use of the public grazing lands requires the careful examination and classification of these lands in order to give each settler land enough to support his family and no more.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt emphasizes the need for careful examination of grazing lands to ensure adequate support for families.

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