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Teddy Roosevelt: “Moreover, as a rule, the business of our people is conducted with honesty and probity, and this applies alike to farms…”

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Moreover, as a rule, the business of our people is conducted with honesty and probity, and this applies alike to farms and factories, to railroads and banks, to all our legitimate commercial enterprises.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt praises the honesty and integrity of American businesses across various sectors.

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