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This Government is itself a large employer of labor, and in its dealings with its employees it should set a standard in this country which would place it on a par with the most progressive countries in Europe.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “This Government is itself a large employer of labor, and in its dealings with its employees it should set a standard in…”
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Roosevelt emphasizes the government's role as a major employer and the need for it to set a progressive standard for labor practices.
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