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We cannot tolerate anything approaching a monopoly, especially in the necessaries of life, except on terms of such thoroughgoing governmental control as will absolutely safeguard every right of the public.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “We cannot tolerate anything approaching a monopoly, especially in the necessaries of life, except on terms of such…”
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Roosevelt warns against monopolies and advocates for strong governmental control to protect public rights.
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