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Therefore, in the interest of the whole people, the Nation should, without interfering with the power of the States in the matter itself, also assume power of supervision and regulation over all corporations doing an interstate business.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt calls for national oversight of interstate corporations to protect the interests of all citizens without undermining state authority.

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