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In the recent business crisis it is noteworthy that the institutions which failed were institutions which were not under the supervision and control of the National Government.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt notes that institutions lacking federal oversight were more likely to fail during a crisis.

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