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Nothing could be more foolish than the enactment of legislation which would unnecessarily interfere with the development and operation of these commercial agencies.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt warns against legislation that could harm the operation of commercial enterprises.

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