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It is the unanimous opinion of the present Commission that the work can be done better, more cheaply, and more quickly by the Government than by private contractors.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt states the Commission's unanimous opinion that government construction of the canal is superior to private contracting.

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