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Teddy Roosevelt: “At the present moment the greatest need is for an increase in the power of the National Government to keep the great…”

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At the present moment the greatest need is for an increase in the power of the National Government to keep the great highways of commerce open alike to all on reasonable and equitable terms.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

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Roosevelt calls for a stronger National Government to ensure fair access to commerce for all.

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