Teddy Roosevelt: “Unfortunately, the realization has come too late as regards many of…”

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Unfortunately, the realization has come too late as regards many of the power sites, but many yet remain with which our hands are free to deal.

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Republican · New York

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He reflects on the missed opportunities regarding water power sites due to delayed recognition of their importance.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “Unfortunately, the realization has come too late as regards many of the power sites, but many yet remain with which our…”