Teddy Roosevelt said "The legislation of the rest of the industrial world stands out in striking contrast to our backwardness in this respect." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

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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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Republican · New York

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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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