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Such combinations are against public policy; they violate the common law; the doors of the courts are closed to those who are parties to them, and I believe the Congress can close the channels of interstate commerce against them for its protection.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt declares that harmful combinations violate public policy and should be legally restricted.

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