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Therefore, while there must be just and reasonable regulation of rates, we should be the first to protest against any arbitrary and unthinking movement to cut them down without the fullest and most careful consideration of all interests concerned and of the actual needs of the situation.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt warns against hasty decisions to reduce transportation rates without thorough consideration.

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