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Teddy Roosevelt: “Moreover, in my judgment there should be additional legislation looking to the proper control of the great business…”

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Moreover, in my judgment there should be additional legislation looking to the proper control of the great business concerns engaged in interstate business, this control to be exercised for their own benefit and prosperity no less than for the protection of investors and of the general public.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt suggests additional legislation is necessary for the proper control of large businesses.

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