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Under that act the construction of great irrigation works has been proceeding rapidly and successfully, the lands reclaimed are eagerly taken up, and the prospect that the policy of National irrigation will accomplish all that was expected of it is bright.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt expresses optimism about the success of national irrigation efforts under the Reclamation Act.

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