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These recommendations have been drawn up to benefit the farmer and the country storekeeper; otherwise, I should not favor them, for I believe that it is good policy for our Government to do everything possible to aid the small town and the country district.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt expresses his belief in supporting rural economies and small businesses through government policy.

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