Americanism is a question of principle, of idealism, of character. It is not a matter of birthplace, or creed, or line of descent.
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The great corporations which we have grown to speak of rather loosely as trusts are the creatures of the State, and the State not only has the right to control them, but it is duty bound to control them wherever the need of such control is shown.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Corporations are created by the government and should be regulated when necessary.
The quote by Theodore Roosevelt emphasizes the relationship between corporations and the state, asserting that the government has not only the right but also the obligation to regulate corporations, especially when their actions necessitate oversight. This perspective highlights the importance of active governance in ensuring that corporations act in the public's interest.
Themes
CorporationsStateControlRegulationObligation
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about corporate responsibility, one might reference this quote to argue for increased regulation.
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