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William McKinley: Combinations of capital organized into trusts to control the conditions of trade among our citizens, to stifle…

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Combinations of capital organized into trusts to control the conditions of trade among our citizens, to stifle competition, limit production, and determine the prices of products used and consumed by the people, are justly provoking public discussion, and should early claim the attention of the Congress.
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William McKinley
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

McKinley calls for attention to the issue of trusts and monopolies that manipulate trade and harm competition.

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