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Teddy Roosevelt: “While this work is being done, and until the lands are settled, the Government should take control of the open range…”

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While this work is being done, and until the lands are settled, the Government should take control of the open range, under reasonable regulations suited to local needs, following the general policy already in successful operation on the forest reserves.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt calls for government control of open ranges until proper land settlement occurs, advocating for local regulations.

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