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The legislation of the rest of the industrial world stands out in striking contrast to our backwardness in this respect.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “The legislation of the rest of the industrial world stands out in striking contrast to our backwardness in this respect.”
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Roosevelt points out the contrast between U.S. labor laws and those of other industrial nations, highlighting a need for reform.
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