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Our efforts should be to see that they work for the good and not for the harm of the body politic.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “Our efforts should be to see that they work for the good and not for the harm of the body politic.”
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This quote emphasizes the need for economic organizations to contribute positively to society.
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