I believe that under modern industrial conditions it is often necessary, and even where not necessary it is yet often wise, that there should be organization of labor in order better to secure the rights of the individual wage-worker.
In this quote, Roosevelt advocates for labor organization as a means to protect workers' rights in modern industry.
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