It seems clear that its extinction had better be made final now, so that the ground can be cleared for larger constructive work on behalf of the Indians, preparatory to their induction into the full measure of responsible citizenship.
Roosevelt advocates for the complete abolition of the agency system in the Indian Service to facilitate better governance.
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