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Teddy Roosevelt: “If the power is granted me to create such a board, such a commission, or to continue in power, if I so desire, a…”

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If the power is granted me to create such a board, such a commission, or to continue in power, if I so desire, a commission or board with increased powers, I shall strive to appoint and retain men who will do exactly the same justice to the railroads as they will exact from the railroads.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt commits to appointing fair individuals to oversee regulatory bodies.

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