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Very many of these men seem to think that the alternative is simply between submitting to the mild kind of governmental control we advocate and the absolute freedom to do whatever they think best.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “Very many of these men seem to think that the alternative is simply between submitting to the mild kind of governmental…”
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He notes that many believe the choice is between mild government control and complete freedom.
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