Theodore Roosevelt

"When we control business in the public interest we are also bound to encourage it in the public interest or it will be a bad thing for everybody and worst of all for those on whose behalf the control is nominally exercised."

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Source: Theodore Roosevelt (1899). “The Rough Riders: An Autobiography”, p.461, Library of America

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Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt

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Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States, known for his progressive policies and strong leadership during the early 20th century.

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