10/10/1909
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"He pointed out the necessity for our saving our forests and reforesting parts where the forests had been destroyed."
"I think it does them good and gives them a patriotic thrill to come together on an occasion like this to meet the man who for the time being represents the sovereignty of the Nation which they love."
"We have not yet adopted the laws, but I hope to recommend them to Congress."
"The subject of the conservation of our national resources received its first impetus from that crusader and reformer, Theodore Roosevelt."