It is because, in my judgment, public ownership of railroads is highly undesirable and would probably in this country entail far-reaching disaster, but I wish to see such supervision and regulation of them in the interest of the public as will make it evident that there is no need for public ownership.
Roosevelt argues against public ownership of railroads while advocating for regulation to protect the public interest.
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