Political Quotes

Teddy Roosevelt: “It is a grim logic which says to an injured employee or to the dependents of one killed that he or they are entitled to…”

On the record
It is a grim logic which says to an injured employee or to the dependents of one killed that he or they are entitled to no compensation because very few people other than he have been injured or killed in that occupation.
Said by
Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt criticizes the logic that denies compensation based on the rarity of injuries in a profession.

Share

More from Teddy Roosevelt

Oct 13, 1912

I want every labor man, every labor leader, every organized union man, to take the lead in denouncing crime or violence.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 4, 1912

Like all other good citizens, I accept the result with entire good humor and contentment.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation