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It may be that National incorporation is not at the moment possible; but there must be some affirmative National control, on terms which will secure publicity in the affairs of and complete supervision and control over the big, Nation-wide business corporations; a control that will prevent and not legalize abuses.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

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Roosevelt calls for national control over large corporations to ensure transparency and prevent abuses.

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