Many of the largest corporations, many of those which should certainly be included in any proper scheme of regulation, would not be affected in the slightest degree by a change in the tariff, save as such change interfered with the general prosperity of the country.
Roosevelt argues that many corporations would not be impacted by tariff changes, except in terms of overall prosperity.
Share
More from Teddy Roosevelt
The American people by a great plurality have conferred upon you the highest honor in their gift.
I wish to say that the Progressive Party is making its appeal to all our fellow citizens without any regard to their creed or to their birthplace.
I want every labor man, every labor leader, every organized union man, to take the lead in denouncing crime or violence.
The fate of the leader for the time being is of little consequence, but the cause itself must in the end triumph, for its triumph is essential to the well-being of the American people.
Other voices in this conversation
