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The aim of the National Government is quite as much to favor and protect honest corporations, honest business men of wealth, as to bring to justice those individuals and corporations representing dishonest methods.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt states that the government aims to protect honest businesses while addressing corruption.

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