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In the natural indignation the people feel over the dishonesty, it is essential that they should not lose their heads and get drawn into an indiscriminate raid upon all corporations, all people of wealth, whether they do well or ill.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt warns against the dangers of indiscriminate anger towards all corporations, urging a more thoughtful approach.

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