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Teddy Roosevelt: “The question, however, can be properly settled only by legislation, which in my judgment should provide for the…”

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The question, however, can be properly settled only by legislation, which in my judgment should provide for the withdrawal of these lands from sale or from entry, save in certain especial circumstances.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt believes that legislation is necessary to manage coal lands effectively and protect them from indiscriminate sale.

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