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Teddy Roosevelt: “If it prove impracticable to enact a law for the encouragement of shipping generally, then at least provision should be…”

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If it prove impracticable to enact a law for the encouragement of shipping generally, then at least provision should be made for better communication with South America, notably for fast mail lines to the chief South American ports.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt suggests improving communication with South America through better shipping provisions.

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