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The power of the Commission should be made thoroughgoing, so that it could exercise complete supervision and control over the issue of securities as well as over the raising and lowering of rates.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt calls for comprehensive oversight powers for the Commission over railway securities and rates.

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