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There should be a commission of well-paid experts; men who should not represent any industry; who should be masters of their subjects; of the very highest character; and who should approach the matter with absolute disregard of every outside consideration.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt advocates for an independent commission of experts to handle American industry issues without bias.

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