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Teddy Roosevelt: “But in a country of such phenomenal growth as ours it is probably well that every dozen years or so the tariff laws…”

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But in a country of such phenomenal growth as ours it is probably well that every dozen years or so the tariff laws should be carefully scrutinized so as to see that no excessive or improper benefits are conferred thereby, that proper revenue is provided, and that our foreign trade is encouraged.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt suggests that tariff laws should be reviewed periodically to ensure fairness and support for foreign trade.

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