Teddy Roosevelt: “It is worth investigating to determine whether officers and directors…”

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It is worth investigating to determine whether officers and directors of national banks should ever be allowed to loan to themselves.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest in banking practices.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “It is worth investigating to determine whether officers and directors of national banks should ever be allowed to loan…”