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Labor not only is entitled to an adequate wage, but capital should receive a reasonable return upon its investment and is entitled to protection at the hands of the Government in every emergency.
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gutenberg.orgWoodrow Wilson: “Labor not only is entitled to an adequate wage, but capital should receive a reasonable return upon its investment and…”
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Wilson emphasizes the need for fair compensation for both labor and capital, highlighting the government's role in protecting both.
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