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Teddy Roosevelt: “Artificial bodies, such as corporations and joint stock or other associations, depending upon any statutory law for…”

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Artificial bodies, such as corporations and joint stock or other associations, depending upon any statutory law for their existence or privileges, should be subject to proper governmental supervision, and full and accurate information as to their operations should be made public regularly at reasonable intervals.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt argues that corporations should be subject to government oversight and regular public reporting to ensure accountability.

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