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That is why we wish to provide for the home-makers of the present and the future the steady and continuous supply of timber, grass, and above all, of water.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

This statement highlights Roosevelt's commitment to ensuring resources for future home-makers, particularly in terms of timber, grass, and water.

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