But I believe with equal firmness that it is out of the question for the Government not to exercise a supervisory and regulatory right over the railroads; for it is vital to the well-being of the public that they should be managed in a spirit of fairness and justice toward all the public.
Roosevelt insists on the necessity of government regulation of railroads for public welfare.
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The American people by a great plurality have conferred upon you the highest honor in their gift.
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