Teddy Roosevelt: “In the interest of justice, it is as necessary to exercise the police…”

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In the interest of justice, it is as necessary to exercise the police power as to show charity and helpful generosity.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt argues that justice requires both enforcement of laws and charitable actions.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “In the interest of justice, it is as necessary to exercise the police power as to show charity and helpful generosity.”