Political Quotes

On the recordMay 7, 1905
In my judgment, it is absolutely necessary that the nation, for the State cannot possibly do it, should assume a supervisory and regulatory function over the great corporations which practically control the highways of commerce.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at the Chamber of Commerce Banquet in Denver, Colorado

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