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Teddy Roosevelt: “The iniquitous methods by which the monopolizing of the public lands is being brought about under the present laws are…”

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The iniquitous methods by which the monopolizing of the public lands is being brought about under the present laws are becoming more generally known, but the existing laws do not furnish effective remedies.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt critiques the ineffective laws regarding public land monopolization, highlighting the need for reform.

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