Theodore Roosevelt actually said...

"Under no circumstances should the injured employee or his surviving dependents be required to bring suit against the Government."

"Exactly as the workingman is entitled to his wages, so he should be entitled to indemnity for the injuries sustained in the natural course of his labor."

"Our proposition is not to confer a right of action upon the Government employee, but to secure him suitable provision against injuries received in the course of his employment."

"The rates of compensation and the regulations for its payment should be specified in the law."