Political Quotes

Teddy Roosevelt: “Not only as a matter of justice and honesty, but as a matter of prime popular interest, we should see that this control…”

On the record
Not only as a matter of justice and honesty, but as a matter of prime popular interest, we should see that this control is so exercised as to favor a proper return to the upright business manager and honest investor.
Said by
Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt argues for fair treatment of all stakeholders in business, emphasizing justice and public interest.

Share

More from Teddy Roosevelt

Oct 13, 1912

I want every labor man, every labor leader, every organized union man, to take the lead in denouncing crime or violence.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Oct 13, 1912

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.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Oct 13, 1912

I don’t know anything about who the man was who shot me to-night.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation