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The Department of Agriculture, by careful inspection of meats, guards the health of our people and gives clean bills of health to deserving exports; it is prepared to deal promptly with imported diseases of animals, and maintain the excellence of our flocks and herds in this respect.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt underscores the importance of meat inspection for public health and the quality of exports.

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