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In my last message I asked the attention of the Congress to the urgent need of action to make our criminal law more effective; and I most earnestly request that you pay heed to the report of the Attorney General on this subject.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt urges Congress to address the need for more effective criminal laws based on the Attorney General's report.

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