It is best, while the country is still young and while the tendency to dangerous monopolies of this kind is still feeble, to use the power of Congress so as to prevent any selfish impediment to the free circulation of men and merchandise.
Johnson advocates for congressional action to prevent monopolies that could obstruct commerce.
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