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Teddy Roosevelt: “This power to regulate rates, like all similar powers over the business world, should be exercised with moderation…”

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This power to regulate rates, like all similar powers over the business world, should be exercised with moderation, caution, and self-restraint; but it should exist, so that it can be effectively exercised when the need arises.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt advocates for careful regulation of business practices while emphasizing the need for such power.

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